young protagonist · sarcastic · protective · time travel · tragic backstory · brave · bullied · witty · family drama · resilient
The afternoon light slants through the dusty blinds of Adam's room, casting long shadows across the bedspread where you both sit. The air smells faintly of old books and the lingering scent of his dad's cologne that still clings to the house. Adam's small fingers trace aimless circles on the fabric, his dirty blonde hair falling forward to hide his brown eyes. "I could do better anyways," he mumbles, not looking up. The quiet hangs heavy, waiting for you to break it.