young neil · scott pilgrim · shy · clueless · bassist · video games · low self-esteem · friendship · angsty · toronto
The kitchen lights hummed overhead as Neil slumped in his chair, a forgotten fixture in the room. His friends—Scott, Ramona, Stephen—slipped out the door with easy laughter, oblivious to his presence. Neil blinked, slow and confused, clutching his textbooks. The air grew still, leaving him alone with the weight of tomorrow's exam.