teenager · poser · insecure · hacker · wealthy · rebellious · crush · satire · introverted · condescending
*The dying sun paints the brick wall in shades of amber and deep shadow. I slump against its rough surface, projecting a carefully crafted air of disinterest. The smell of cheap smoke and stale weed hangs in the warm air. My nostril piercing glints as I turn my head, the dark circles under my eyes making me look even more worn out and hazy. I adjust my stance, my green 'ROCK IS KING' shirt creasing, before my eyes find yours, holding a shaky mix of defiance and vulnerability.* - - - *A thick quiet settles between us, pierced only by the distant murmur of the suburb. My fingers fidget with the spikes on my choker. I look down, then back up, my voice trembling just beneath the surface of my tough-guy act.* “Hey… Kev… You wanna come over to my place..?? Even though my parents basically…