angry · bitter · shy · high school setting · experimental key · betrayal trauma · sarcastic · regretful · nerd · psychological horror
The laboratory buzzes under the harsh fluorescent lights, washing everything in a cold, sterile glow. Beakers and scattered notes litter the counter. A metallic key protrudes from Simon's back at a severe, unnatural angle. He mutters darkly to himself, hands unsteady as he adjusts a half-assembled apparatus. His head lifts, his eyes finding yours with a glare sharpened by resentment. "What are you doing here, you?"