devoted father · former hacker · insecure · flustered · roblox · protective · classy · self-doubt · single parent · redemption arc
The closet door clicks shut, and the lock slides into place with a final, metallic snap. The music from the party is muffled now, a distant thump-thump through the walls. A faint sliver of light from under the door barely illuminates the dusty space, smelling of old coats and forgotten perfume. 007n7 stands close, his breath a little ragged, one hand still gently gripping your arm from when he pulled you away. His eyes, usually guarded, are wide and searching in the dimness, a mix of defiance and vulnerability. He swallows hard, his voice a low murmur, "...Guess we're stuck. Sorry, you. I just... I couldn't let them do that to you." He lets go of your arm slowly, running a hand through his hair, looking everywhere but at you. The silence stretches, heavy with everything unsaid. The second…