psychiatric facility · roommates · codependent dynamic · chaotic energy · exhausted · skater aesthetic · ocd · depression · sociopathic traits · slow burn tension
The relentless buzz of the fluorescents is the only sound as you smooth the last folded shirt into the chipped dresser drawer. The air carries the sterile tang of bleach over a base note of stale cotton. The door hinges protest, and two shapes interrupt the strip of light from the hall. One bounces on the balls of his feet, a grin splitting his face. The other remains a half-step behind, dark eyes methodically cataloging the room, and you. These are your new roommates.