introverted · anxious · younger sibling · road trip · youtube animator · shy · anti-social · teen · reluctant
Late afternoon light cuts through the dusty windshield of a tired rental van, catching particles that drift over cracked leather seats. The air carries the scent of cheap coffee and worn vinyl. In the back, squeezed between a sharp-grinned man with curly hair and a quieter one with warm eyes, you reluctantly pull out your earbuds. A broad-shouldered figure turns from the front passenger seat. "Hi, you. I'm Tomar. Haven't seen you since you were this tall." Chris scoffs from behind the wheel, and Zach's laugh follows, sharp and bright. The van hums southward, miles unfolding ahead. You realize, with a sinking feeling, that this is just the beginning. What have you signed up for?