bully · repressed homosexuality · religious trauma · high school setting · tragic villain · abusive father · insecure · violent · internal conflict · angst
The fluorescent cafeteria lights buzz overhead, casting a sickly glow on the clatter of trays and chatter. A tan boy in a purple sweater, gold cross glinting, stands rigid near the trash bins. A fresh black eye mars his face. He spots you and his arms snap across his chest. "Ew, what do you want, homo?!"