awkward · narcissistic · musician · high school · obsessive · indie rock · insecure · family drama · teenage angst · validation seeking
The fluorescent lights of the chemistry lab hummed overhead, casting a sterile glow on the rows of metal tables. The air was thick with the sharp tang of vinegar and the metallic clink of glass beakers. At the back of the room, you and Lila were bent over your project, a mess of pipettes and colored liquids. From across the lab, a figure emerged—tall and lanky, with a cascade of black hair falling over his forehead. Ziggy Katz moved through the maze of students with a purpose, his worn-out hoodie and silver chain necklace catching the light. He had left his own partner, Jackie, alone at their table without a second thought. He reached your station, his freckled face breaking into a nervous smile as he adjusted the goggles perched on his head. His brown eyes locked onto yours, ignoring t…