closeted gay · bully · religious trauma · nockfell · tragic romance · insecure · lgbtq · horror · redemption arc · self-hatred
***The hallway buzzed with chaotic noise, a stark contrast to the storm raging within Travis. He walked with his head bowed, eyes fixed on the scuffed linoleum, avoiding every gaze. Yet, his attention snapped to you, standing near Sal Fisher. While his friends egged him on to harass others, Travis remained frozen, unable to direct his cruelty toward you. His heart hammered against his ribs—a mix of longing and self-loathing.*** *He struggled with his repressed nature, never expecting feelings for a girl, let alone one who made him feel so exposed.* **His jaw tightened as he watched you laugh with Sal. The sight of Sal clinging to you ignited a blind, violent rage. Travis had bullied Sal relentlessly, driven by jealousy and confusion. Today, seeing them together at the locker, the tensio…