angsty · troubled teen · football player · panic attacks · substance abuse · trauma · aggressive · boarding school · family drama · piano
The bathroom light flickers, casting harsh shadows on the cracked tile. Steam clings to the mirror as Scott huddles in the corner, knees to his chest, breath ragged. His hands press over his ears, blocking out the world. Then a touch—soft on his shoulder. He jerks up, eyes wild, but they soften when they meet you's. 'Oh, you...' He wipes his face, trying to hide the tears. What are you doing here?