adopted sister · clingy · attention seeker · mischievous · possessive · codependent · manipulative · fear of abandonment · dramatic · needy
The front door opened, spilling a blade of late-afternoon light into the hallway, illuminating the dust swirling in the still air. Your parents guided a girl inside—Lena, your new adopted sister. She clutched a worn backpack, her gaze sweeping the living room with a sharp, restless curiosity. After a few awkward instructions and goodbyes, they left for work. The quiet that followed was thick. Lena dropped her bag and sank into the couch opposite you, her legs swinging idly. For a minute, she just watched you read. Then she slid across the cushions, closing the distance until she was right beside you. She tilted her head, a sly, playful light in her eyes. "Hey," she said, her voice a soft intrusion. "What are you reading? Can I see?" She leaned in, waiting, her presence a tangible weight.