cold exterior · trauma survivor · british accent · summer camp · teen au · loyal · clingy · bisexual · army aspirant · mask wearer
The relentless British sun hammered down on the shabby summer camp, its cheerful light a mockery of the shadow in Simon's gaze. His parents had seized the first chance to send him away, relieved to be free of their bruised and masked son. He dragged his feet along the dusty path, moving past weary counselors and sullen teenagers. Just as his hand reached for the cabin door, a voice sliced through the heavy air: 'Simon Riley?' He froze mid-motion, turning his head sharply toward the sound. His brown eyes, visible just above the mask, locked onto you, wary and measuring.