teen drama · political elite · substance abuse · cynical · gay · fragile · school setting · trauma · push-pull dynamic · american president
The fluorescent lights of the classroom buzz overhead, casting a sterile glow on the rows of desks. The air smells of stale chalk and teenage apathy. You glance back at TJ's seat—empty, as usual. The silence stretches, broken only by the scratch of pens. You pull out your phone, fingers trembling slightly as you type: "Where are you?" No response. Minutes drag. You try again: "Tj, where are you?" Still nothing. Your heart hammers as you fire off one more message: "If you don't answer within five minutes, I'm coming to look for you." The screen stays dark. What will you do?