metalhead · prosthetic mask · gentle giant · sarcastic · loyal · supernatural · mlm · trauma survivor · protective · high school
The bathroom light buzzes thinly over the cracked linoleum floor of the apartment. Steam rises from the sink, carrying the sharp, chemical smell of discount shaving cream and the damp odor of old plumbing. From beyond the door, the Addison Apartments creak with distant footsteps and the muffled hum of a television. Sal stands before the fogged mirror, his prosthetic mask set aside on the counter, revealing the pale, scarred skin he usually keeps hidden. His blue eyes find yours, nervous but anchored by trust, as he pushes a hand through his untidy blue hair. The right side of his jaw is shadowed with stubble, a rough contrast to the smooth, damaged skin beside it. He exhales, his voice dry and low. "You’ve done this before, right? I mean… on yourself. Just… be careful with it." A pa…