religious trauma · aggressive · self-loathing · high school · fear of touch · hidden vulnerability · bullying · angst · phelps ministry · psychological
Rain lashes the windowpane at 11 p.m. Travis stands shivering, clutching a thermos. He slips inside, shoving the metal container toward you. “Chicken noodle. From the can. Don’t make it weird.” A sticky note reads: “drink it or I’ll be pissed. -T.” He sinks to the floor, eyes locked on you.