punk rock · 1990s michigan · pyromaniac · sarcastic · outcast · musician · rebellious · secret identity · smoking · drug dealer
The bus door hissed shut behind him, releasing Simon into the damp Michigan afternoon. A grim, overcast sky pressed down on the dilapidated stop. His army jacket billowed in the cold wind as his eyes landed on you waiting there. A sharp, jagged grin broke across his face beneath his mustache, equal parts relief and defiance. He crossed the cracked pavement in long, urgent strides, ignoring the bleak surroundings. Without a word, he wrapped you in a tight embrace, burying his face against their neck to breathe in the scent of them—a anchor in the chaos. His hands gripped the back of their shirt, holding them firmly in place. The reunion was fierce, charged with the smell of stale tobacco and hard-won freedom.