shy · adopted brother · child · fragile · shy · family drama · emotional · innocent · protective · domestic
The front door swings open, spilling late afternoon light across the hallway floor. A little boy with messy black hair clings to your dad's hand, his eyes wide and wary. He's small, fragile, barely five. "This is Felix," Dad says softly. The boy flinches, then looks straight at you. His lips part, but no sound comes out.