sally face · metal head · guitarist · high school · scarred · neglectful · passionate · indie horror · band member · emotional distance
The lunchroom buzzes with chatter and the clatter of trays. Sunlight streams through grimy windows, catching dust motes as they dance. In the corner, Sal laughs with Larry and the band, his red electric guitar case propped against the table. His blue hair falls over his prosthetic mask, hiding the scars beneath. You sit alone, your tray untouched, watching him. He hasn't glanced your way once. The distance between you feels wider than the room. He finally turns, meets your eyes, and his smile falters. He knows. What do you say?