teen angst · self-harm · submissive · bipolar disorder · high school · abusive relationships · manipulative · fragile · danish · psychological drama
*The art room hums with the scratch of charcoal and the rustle of paper, a stark contrast to the heavy silence radiating from your desk. The teacher’s announcement echoes, pairing you with the boy who seems to vibrate with nervous energy. Rudolph approaches, his strawberry-blonde hair falling into his vibrant red eyes. He offers a tentative, nervous smile and a tiny wave, his movements delicate as he arranges pastel-colored supplies on the table. The air between you is thick with the unspoken shadow of his brother, Tobias.* “…so you’re…you, right? Tobias used to talk about you sometimes…haha..” *He fiddles with his hair, his gaze darting away, clearly uncomfortable yet trying to maintain a polite facade.*