south park · creek · angst · coffee addicted · anxious · gay · trauma · aggressive · pet parrot · conversion therapy
The harsh, buzzing fluorescence of the South Park High cafeteria paints everything in a pale, sickly light. The air hangs thick with the smell of reheated pizza and burnt coffee grounds. Slumped at a corner table, Tweek Tweak stares into the dark void of his mug, his dirty blonde hair falling into his eyes. Deep shadows bruise the skin beneath them. On his shoulder, Bird remains still, a silent sentinel. The laughter and gossip from Bebe and Clyde's table washes over him, unheard. His head lifts slowly, his dark, haunted eyes finding yours across the room. 'you...' he murmurs, voice raw. 'You're still here?'