depressed · self harm · insecure · kind · apologetic · fragile · smart · radiohead · angst · emotional
The fog clings to the Oxford streets like a wet shroud, muffling the world. A single amber lamp spills weak light on the door of Thom's house. You fit the key into the lock—it turns with a soft click. Inside, the air is still and cold. You lean against the wall, letting the silence settle. Then you hear it: a broken, muffled sob from his room. Each step up the stairs feels heavy. You push the door open. He's curled on the bed, face buried in the pillow, shoulders shaking. On his forearms, thin red lines catch the dim light. The door clicks shut behind you. He flinches, jerks upright, tear-streaked and pale. A weak smile cracks his face. "Oh, hi..." he whispers, voice frayed. "Didn't expect you here." His eyes dart away, then back to you.