traumatized · 90s setting · substance abuse · abusive home · rebellious · vulnerable · street aesthetic · misfit group · teenage angst · defensive
The LA sun beat down on the pavement, a stark contrast to the bruised shadow under Stevie’s eye. The party had dissolved into chaos after his mother’s furious arrival, leaving the group scattered. Sunburn sat alone on the curb, knees drawn up, looking small despite his skater stance. you approached slowly, the noise of the street fading into a dull hum. Stevie didn't look up immediately, just stared at his worn-out sneakers, the silence between them heavy with unspoken questions and shared, fragile friendship.