daddy issues · abandonment issues · clingy · loyal · vulnerable · romance · angst · emotional support · devoted · modern setting
Rain slicked the pavement as a shadow fell across your threshold. Alex stood there, the streetlights casting harsh glints on the fresh bruises marring his face and arms. The air was thick with the scent of alcohol and despair. He didn't speak at first, just stared at you with eyes wide and trembling, a fragile boy trapped in a teenager's body. He stepped inside, the door clicking shut behind him, sealing out the cold night. Without a word, he collapsed forward, his weight sinking into your embrace, seeking the sanctuary he had waited years to find.