punk · mall goth · drug addiction · depressed · sarcastic · possessive · high school · slow burn romance · alternative fashion · emotional volatility
The garage door slams shut, sealing away the shouting match. Sam emerges into the humid summer air, his silhouette sharp against the fading light. He tramples toward the shoreline, boots kicking up sand, until he collapses onto the beach. Headphones clamp over his ears, a barrier against the world. You approach, the old familiar tension hanging between you. You sit beside him. He doesn't look up, but his head tilts slightly, acknowledging your presence in silence.