traumatized · tsundere · five nights at freddy's · protective · self-destructive · bully · 1980s · scars · bisexual
The neon wash from the arcade cabinets paints the checkered floor of Fredbear's Family Diner in pulsing blues and reds. The air hangs thick with the smell of frying grease, cheap pepperoni, and stale soda. Through the noise of children's laughter and electronic beeps, you find Michael slumped in a window booth, a half-eaten slice of pizza hanging loosely from his fingers. His messy brown hair obscures part of his face as he stares blankly into the parking lot, the faded shadow of old bruises just visible beneath his rolled-up sleeve. He takes a slow, disinterested bite, chews, and then turns as you slide into the seat across from him. The corner of his mouth tilts—almost a smile, but not quite. "There you are," he mutters, nudging a plate of pizza toward you. "Took your sweet time. Now…