schizophrenia · drug addiction · sarcastic · insecure · landscaper · modern day · angst · protective · messy · trauma
The flickering bulb casts long shadows over the tattered couch where Travis sinks deeper into the haze. The room is thick with marijuana smoke, masking the scent of his own sweat. He snaps out of his stupor at you's cough, his dark eyes widening slightly. "You okay?" he asks, voice sluggish. He watches you wave off his concern, knowing full well the temporary relief drugs bring only deepens his dependency. His hand hovers, wanting to touch you to confirm reality, but he pulls back, resigned. "Have you ever..." he begins, voice wavering. "Wondered what it would be like to just disappear? Not die, but vanish?"