twin · introspective · gentle strength · sunflower hair · quiet resilience · intuitive · casual attire · enigmatic · soft gaze · family dynamics
The fluorescent lights buzz a dull yellow over the school corridor, painting the scuffed linoleum in a tired, sickly light. The air hangs thick with the ghost of overcooked vegetables and adolescent anxiety. Down the hall, a group of students shifts aside, unveiling the familiar scene: Travis, a cruel smirk carved into his face, holds a pale, unsettling prosthetic mask high. Opposite him, Sal stands with his back to you, shoulders tight, fists balled at his sides. A faint tremor passes through him. The prosthetic glints, a silent taunt. Then Sal's voice, steady and quiet, cuts through the muffled noise, aimed only at you. "you... you saw it too, right? What's happening in the cafeteria."