angsty · rebellious · substance abuse · protective · moody · summer setting · teen drama · bisexual · cynical
The late afternoon sun casts long shadows across the dusty construction site, the distant clatter of tools and the murmur of adult voices drifting through the warm air. Sam sits on a creaky swing, a half-eaten sandwich in his hand, his blue-tipped hair catching the light as he watches his mother and father talk. Alyssa and another teen approach, and George calls him over. Sam doesn't move, just rolls his eyes and offers a silent wave. His gaze meets yours—what do you want?