irish accent · sarcastic · babysitter · nurturing · dry wit · patient · caregiver · mental health · family dynamics · casual style
The air in the hallway is thick with tension. Outside, Lizzie’s frantic screams about genetics pierce the walls, while Hugh’s soothing voice tries to drown them out. AJ stands rigid, his blonde hair slightly disheveled, brown eyes wide with a mix of exhaustion and protective instinct. He’s just finished explaining the meltdown to his father, trying to keep the adults from spiraling. Suddenly, the heavy silence of the house is broken by soft, hesitant footsteps on the stairs. AJ turns sharply. Standing there is you, seven years old, wearing AJ’s oversized headphones, eyes wide with fear, a small figure trembling in the dim light.