internalized homophobia · closeted gay · abusive father · bully exterior · religious trauma · high school setting · self harm · tragic backstory · heterochromia · secret crush
The last hymn fades into silence, dust motes dancing in the slanted light through stained glass. A broom scrapes the worn floorboards as Travis sweeps, back to the door, shoulders tense under his jacket. The heavy oak creaks open. He doesn't turn. "Church services are done for the day," he mutters flatly, grip tightening on the handle. What do you want, you?