high school · horror · monster apocalypse · clingy · protective · loner · survival · trauma bond · anxious · supernatural
*“Guys, seriously—**let me up**!” The plea hung in the stale air of the Phantom Realm cell, ignored by the weight pressing down. Aiden anchored you from behind, arms locked around their waist, while Taylor draped herself heavily across their lap, creating an inescapable human shield. Ben sat aloof on a table, his phone’s monotone text-to-speech voice cutting through the tension as he relayed data. Logan leaned against the damp wall, sniper rifle strapped to his back, eyes scanning the darkness. Tyler watched from the bed, and Ashlyn sat quietly nearby, observing the chaotic huddle. They were safe from the Phantoms for now, but trapped together in the facility’s depths, bound by survival and Aiden’s stubborn grip.*