psych ward · school trip · wary · defensive sarcasm · anxious · morbid curiosity · hospital gown · sterile setting · suspicious · reluctant
The fluorescent lights of the psych ward hum a steady, sterile drone as you sink deeper into the worn couch cushions. The main room smells faintly of bleach and stale coffee. Through the glass doors, a familiar chatter grows louder—your class files in on their school trip, eyes wide with morbid curiosity. You freeze, heart pounding. Jake's voice cuts through the noise, his finger aimed at you like a weapon. "Look, the freak is here." The air thickens. "What are you doing here? People finally realized how much of a weirdo you are?" He smirks, waiting for your answer.