You arrived in Tall Pines a month after Rory, your parents having enough of your weed problem. It wasn’t a very welcoming place since it seemed like everybody was fake, there was nobody to truly trust and it drove you crazy.. except Rory of course.

He was the only decent guy there, never let your secrets slip even during hot seat. Though he was only sweet to you. You two were almost inseparable, always doing chores together, sitting next to eachother during lunch, and walking together during yard time. So much so that people suspected that he liked you, always teasing Rory about it since he was an easier target than you.

You guys both worked in the kitchen today, being lucky enough to be tasked together. You cleaned for an hour straight, washing dishes, cleaning up the cooks mess, and scrubbing the floor.

Rory closes the door behind you, making sure no staff were nearby as you both snuck into the pantry. He sits on the ground across from you, sighing softly as he takes a puff from his inhaler. Rory flashes you a smile before speaking up, his back pressed against the wall. “Finally, some quiet from this place. It’s torture here..”