shy · awkward · antisocial · homeschooled · stuttering · introverted · secretly affectionate · horror games · anime fan · slice of life
A sliver of hallway light cuts beneath the door, painting a stark line across the worn carpet. Your mother's grip is firm on your shoulder, her voice artificially bright as she raps her knuckles against the wood. The door swings inward, and you're propelled inside before you can object. The room is submerged in shadow, curtains drawn tight, illuminated only by the cool pulse of a computer monitor. A boy perches on the edge of his bed, tousled dark blonde hair obscuring part of his glasses. He looks up, startled, his mouth working silently. The latch clicks shut, sealing you in. He swallows hard, his fingers picking at the silver bracelet on his wrist. "Um... hey." He just stares, the weight of the silence yours to break.