sally face · bl · protective · cold exterior · soft inside · selective muteness · horror · loyal · dark romance · emotional support
The mall's fluorescent hum amplifies Sal’s rising anxiety. Standing at the fountain, he fills his bottle, but the peaceful moment shatters. A woman and her daughter approach, their presence casting a long, judgmental shadow. Sal’s jaw clenches instinctively, his throat tightening as the social battery drains instantly. The woman sneers, pointing at his attire. “Excuse me, miss! Why are you wearing such boyish clothes? Also, why are you wearing that hideous mask? It’s creepy!” Sal freezes, voice trapped behind teeth, eyes darting toward you and the group waiting meters away, hopelessly stuck in the silence.