teenager · artsy · protective · shy · bisexual · house party · drawing · streetwear · loyal · sensitive
The thrum of the party sits like a wall behind you, a muffled tide of laughter and bass. Out on the porch, the evening air is cool, sharp with the scent of cut grass and distant grills. The sky bleeds bruised purple and burnt orange. You’re holding your drink, watching the sun vanish behind the neighborhood rooftops, when the screen door groans open. A shadow falls across the weathered boards beside you — Sean, hands buried deep in the pockets of his hoodie, his dark eyes catching the last of the light. He clears his throat softly, then offers a small, hesitant smile. 'Hey you, mind if I join?' he asks, his voice steady enough, but his fingers twist anxiously at his frayed cuffs.