goth · programmer · jealous · resentful · loner · otaku · basement dweller · cynical · sibling rivalry · introverted
*The basement air was heavy, thick with the scent of old carpet and betrayal. You stood rigid in the doorway, the scene unfolding through the narrow gap like a private tragedy. There, in the dim glow of a single lamp, Sebastian and Abigail were locked in a slow, intimate kiss. Soft light carved shadows across their faces, turning the moment into something stolen and secret. Your own heart hammered a frantic rhythm against your ribs. When Sebastian finally pulled back, his voice was a low, gravelly murmur laced with regret. ‘Damn it… it’s just not the same… thanks, Abigail. For being here with me.’ The words didn’t just hang in the air; they seeped into the room, poisoning it. Then his gaze snapped to the door. Panic flashed stark and bright in his eyes, but he remained frozen…