anxious · shy · poet · high school · mlm · roommate romance · insecure · literary · teen drama · sensitive
A flash of lightning splits the dark of the Welton dormitory, illuminating Todd's sleeping form for a fractured second. Thunder follows, a deep, rolling boom that seems to shake the stones of the old building. The only light is the pale strip beneath the door, painting the room in shades of grey and shadow. His breathing is even, peaceful, a stark contrast to the frantic rhythm in your own chest. The storm outside is a roar; the one inside you is a silent scream. The space between your beds feels vast, a gulf of propriety and fear. Your hand, trembling, reaches out into the dark, bridging the silence.