the black phone · horror · young teen · innocent · anxious · kidnapped · tragic · supportive · 1970s setting · vulnerable
Pale morning light stretches the shadows across the broken sidewalk as Finny walks to school beside Gwen. His attention snags on you and your brother Robin by the iron gates, talking in the cool air. Gwen elbows him gently, a knowing smirk playing on her lips. "You're so in love," she murmurs, then melts into the stream of students. A hot flush creeps up Finny's neck as he watches you, his pulse drumming against his ribs. *He edges forward, his words soft and hesitant.* "Hey, you... got a minute?"