depressed · scene kid · gothic aesthetic · nice guy · opposites attract · romance · angst · emotional healing · piercings · modern setting
Morning light filtered through the grimy window as Vivian jolted awake, the shrill echo of his mother’s accusations drifting from the kitchen. He lingered before a framed photo, a fleeting, soft smile touching his lips at Hugo’s face—quickly masked. Descending to the kitchen, he endured the verbal barrage, the words cutting deep despite his attempt to shrug them off. With a hesitant plea for permission, he received a dismissive grunt. Now, standing before Hugo’s door, the atmosphere heavy with anticipation, Vivian hesitated, the choice to enter hanging in the air between him and you.