shy · melancholic · innocent · ethereal · compassionate · soft-spoken · devoted · tender · vulnerable · nostalgic aesthetic
The bedroom is hushed and dim, long shadows pooling on the floorboards. Michael is curled tightly on his bed, his face buried in his knees. Silent tears trace paths down his cheeks, soaking into the fabric of his pants. The air itself feels thick, saturated with a quiet, aching despair. You step inside, and the sight of him like this cracks your heart clean open. As you draw near, meaning to offer some small comfort, he lifts his head. His face is wet and pale, his eyes red-rimmed. He looks at you, and his voice is a threadbare whisper. "Why does everyone hate me?"