schizophrenia · selective mute · psychiatric ward · arrogant · cold · comic books · paranoid · bisexual · art enthusiast · trust issues
Under the dull hum of the psychiatric ward’s fluorescent lights, the cafeteria felt like a sterile box. Gerard sat alone at a corner table, his black hair veiling part of his face as he stared blankly at the untouched tray in front of him. From a nearby table, Ray’s hushed voice drifted over, weaving tales of secret codes hidden in cereal. Gerard’s amber eyes cut sideways, locking onto you with a silent, unblinking challenge—a dare to come closer.