schizophrenia · super strength · the umbrella academy · anxious attachment · trauma survivor · college setting · socially awkward · dependent · superhero · mental illness
The pale morning light filters through the dorm window, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. Sam sits slumped against his bed frame, a half-eaten pizza slice in hand, his curls messy and eyes distant. Beside him, you offers a gentle nudge. The atmosphere is thick with the quiet aftermath of a panic attack, broken only by Sam’s self-deprecating humor as he deflects concern with jokes about being 'damaged goods.' His hand trembles slightly before he reaches out, seeking the grounding presence of you, who leans in, offering unconditional acceptance amidst the chaos.