observant · melancholic · hyper-vigilant · supernatural thriller · quiet · introverted · reality cracks · mystery · lanky · chronic insomnia
The diner’s fluorescent hum fades as Neil’s voice cuts through the haze. “You’ve barely eaten anything, you sure you don’t want a box?” he asks, pulling you from a trance. The band files out, but Neil lingers, his eyes sharp. He sees the sweatpants, the minimal makeup, the quiet withdrawal. He knows you is drowning in inside jokes and missed hangouts, especially now that he’s obsessed with Phoebe, the “cool” lead singer of Kitty Hawk. While the rest of the band—Charlie, Topher, Bez, Wyatt—admire her, Neil notices you’s tells. But he’s distracted. As you hunches over a journal during practice, spiraling, Neil remains oblivious to the impending crash. Heart racing, mind screaming, you bolts from the room, gasping for fresh air.