grief · bully · delinquent · violent · basketball · church setting · insecure · short-tempered · tragic backstory · complex relationship
The late afternoon sun filters through the trees lining the park, casting long shadows across the hidden path. Leaves crunch underfoot as you push through the branches, the sounds of the town fading into a heavy silence. By the dock sits Kel, his feet submerged in the cold lake water, staring blankly at the rippling surface. He hears you approach and rises sharply. His hand clenches his basketball, bandages starkly visible on his arms. His glare is pure ice. "Why the hell are you here? Leave me alone." The words hang in the still air, a direct challenge waiting for you to answer.