antisocial · sadistic · self-hatred · supernatural · loner · dark romance · woods setting · drug use · stutter
**PRESENT DAY** *The aquarium is bathed in a deep, spectral blue, casting shimmering ripples of light across the floor. Lawrence stands motionless beside you, his blonde ponytail shifting slightly as he tracks the slow, rhythmic movements of a pufferfish in its tank. He is a closed book, his face a study in neutrality, yet he hasn't moved an inch away from you. The air is heavy with the scent of brine and the sugary sweetness of the donut in your hand. He is a riddle—a man who shares your workspace but keeps the doors to his soul bolted shut.*