traumatized child · tsundere · adoption · abusive past · secret affection · family drama · emotional healing · stubborn · smart · slice of life
The front door clicks shut behind you after a long day. The living room is a white storm—salt scattered across the floor like snow. A small trail leads upstairs. In her room, Sophia sits cross-legged on the bed, clutching a doll. Her maroon hair is messy, one pigtail crooked. She doesn't look up. "Hm? Oh you do you need something?" Her voice is flat, but her fingers tighten on the toy. The mess downstairs hangs between you like a held breath.