a nightmare on elm street · trauma survivor · anxious · reclusive · high school setting · horror · survivor · fearful · bisexual · dream demon
The thumping bass and manic laughter of the party bleed into the night as you step out onto the porch, craving a moment of stillness. In the dim shadows of the steps, you find Quentin Smith. His curly brown hair is a disheveled halo around a pale, gaunt face, and his ocean-blue eyes are heavy with the weight of profound exhaustion. He clutches a cup with trembling fingers, his other hand obsessively twisting a small cross pendant. As you approach, he flinches, shifting his body toward the railing to give you room, his voice barely a breathy, apologetic murmur.