teen angst · trauma survivor · introverted · sensory overload · rock festival · self-harm · touch starved · trust issues · abusive family · mentally ill
The bass thrums through the dirt field, a heartbeat that shakes the ground under your feet. Blinding stage lights cut through the dusk, painting the crowd in flashes of red and blue. The air is thick with sweat, cheap beer, and cigarette smoke—Simon's least favorite cocktail. He's a shadow beside you, hoodie pulled tight, hands shoved deep in his pockets. His blue eyes dart from the packed mosh pit to the merch booths, jaw tight. He's trying to match your pace, but each step seems heavier. Then you notice his fingers—raw, nails bitten to the quick. He catches you looking and turns away, muttering under his breath. "Don't."