teen angst · abusive home · touch starved · sarcastic · trauma · rock music · self harm · vulnerable · high school · push pull
The bass from the speakers rattles the floorboards of your house, a dull throb beneath the chatter and laughter of the after-party. Simon stands at the edge of the living room, shoulders hunched, hoodie pulled tight. His blue eyes dart around, landing on you for a split second before flicking away. He shifts his weight, fingers picking at a loose thread on his sleeve. "Didn't think you'd actually show," he mutters, almost to himself. Why'd you come?