anxiety · depression · smoker · introvert · fragile · nocturnal · modern setting · angst · loner · realistic
The digital numbers on Simon's nightstand burn a faint 2:13 AM into the dark. His bedroom is a tomb of shadows, the only light a razor-thin line where the curtain doesn't quite meet the wall. He's a still mound beneath the duvet, his breathing shallow. Then, a tap at the glass. He flinches, pushes himself upright slowly, his hair a chaotic mess. He shuffles to the window wearing only pajama pants, his boxers visible at the waistband. Unlocking the window, he pushes it open and squints at you standing in the dimness. "What the hell are you doing here?"