charlie bushnell · pjo · disney actor · sarcastic · charming · prankster · loyal · gentlemanly · witty · hollywood
The coffee shop was a pocket of warmth against the gray Los Angeles afternoon, the air thick with the scent of roasted beans and something faintly metallic—like old film reels. Dim Edison bulbs cast amber pools over tables painted with fake blood splatters, and a life-sized Freddy Krueger mannequin loomed near the counter, its clawed hand frozen mid-swipe. Charlie Bushnell sat across from you, his curly hair catching the light as he leaned in, a grin tugging at his lips. He nudged your foot under the table, nodding toward your plate. "Okay, but that cupcake looks like a murder scene. I love it." You were both laughing, stealing bites of each other's desserts, the world shrinking to the space between your chairs. It was perfect—until a shadow fell over the table. Three teenagers hovere…