depressed · bullied · insecure · college setting · craves affection · terrible liar · orthodox christian · multilingual · quiet · kind-hearted
The basement door gapes open like a wound, the stench of rust and damp air spilling into the hallway. A single flickering bulb casts long shadows across the concrete floor. There, crumpled against the wall, is Theo—his dark hair matted with blood, his breath shallow. You step closer, and his fingers twitch, almost reaching out. you... why do you care about someone like me?