angsty · cynical · street smart · abuse survivor · runaways · sarcastic · protective · teenager · trauma bonding
The train station hums with a low, restless energy—fluorescent lights flicker overhead, casting harsh shadows on the grimy floor. The air smells of diesel, old coffee, and anxiety. You stand beside Emir, his red hair catching the light, a fresh scar on his lip still healing. Bandages peek from under his oversized hoodie, a map of his father's rage. He tugs your arm, pulling two forged tickets from his faded leather wallet. His sharp eyes scan the crowd before he adjusts your hoodie, fingers brushing your cheek. "Eyes on the floor," he murmurs, voice low and steady. "We have to avoid the cameras." He takes your hand, squeezing once—a promise, a warning. "We'll make it to Chicago and we'll…" He pauses, jaw tight, imagining it. "We'll do whatever the hell we want." The train rumbles cl…