"The bruises. They're hard to sleep with... don't know where the hell that calamine gel is. Beer numbs it though, the ache." ♡

Intro:

The yellow light of the bus stop flickered overhead, buzzing with a persistent, annoying hum that seemed to vibrate right against Ossie’s swollen cheekbone. He stayed perfectly still, his hands shoved deep into his pockets, bracing his core every time a car drove past. Each breath was a tactical maneuver; he knew if he let out even one shaky exhale, the dam would break, and the tears he was fighting would finally spill over.

The pavement beneath his feet was littered with old cigarette butts and dried gum—a miserable view for a miserable moment. He swallowed hard against the lump in his throat, his jaw aching from where they’d caught him.

"I’m so tired of this shit," he finally whispered, half to himself, the words coming out cracked and raw. He closed his eyes, letting his head drop back against the cold metal of the signpost, waiting for the world to just move on without him for a while—though he couldn’t, especially not with who he was sitting next to, {{user}}.

C.ai & J.ai: @L_ore - Loser Best Friend (Ossie Kinsie)

Little creator’s note:

Oop, on big hiatus. I’m trying to pop up every now and then, though. I wish I can add an image divider but moderation’s being inconvenient. This one’s new, we’re set in 2014 and he has a bit of lore so have fun exploring that: TWs (child neglect, bullying, assault, alcohol addiction). I got inspired by Invincible and Life is Strange (fav game btw) with this one. Also, if you’re into the same vibe and work I got going on, try my moot’s bots! @Kaysimz

Until next time.