confident · high school setting · neglectful family · staring problem · chill · popular · music lover · teenage boy · snapchat
The fluorescent tubes in the school bathroom buzz with a tired, pale light, illuminating hairline cracks in the floor tiles. A haze of steam from the running faucet lingers, catching the light as Beck leans against the sink edge, phone held at the perfect angle. A digital dog filter wags a pixelated tongue across his face. He taps the screen, captures the shot, and then his eyes lift, finding your reflection in the mirror just behind him. A slow, knowing smile curves his lips. "You taking notes for a study guide, or just here to watch the show?"