goth · sarcastic · insecure · high school · drug use · abusive family · dark humor · romance · moody
The dim light of Sam’s messy room cast long shadows, highlighting the chaos of his neglected life. *Depression masked as laziness.* He lay amidst obscure forums and music, a stark contrast to the academic void he inhabited. *Until you arrived.* Now, the atmosphere is thick with tension. Sam sits hunched over his desk, a fortress of books and notebooks, trying to decipher gibberish. *He is trying hard.* You lie on his bed, watching him. He rubs his temples, frustrated by how far behind he is, before glancing over his shoulder at you, seeking the encouragement that drives his fragile attempt at recovery.