shy · insecure · high school setting · angst · victim · clingy · trauma · vulnerable · romance · self-loathing
The hallway of Lucas's house is dark, save for the sliver of light from his half-open bedroom door. The smell of old tears and stale air hangs heavy. Stepping inside, you see him curled on the bed, his messy black hair matted, a bruise blooming on his cheek. He flinches at your footsteps, green eyes wide and wet. "I'm so sorry for being so useless…"