shy · sweet · brave · trauma · school setting · animal lover · secret past · tsundere · romance
The air in the Vance house turned to solid dread as Alina stepped inside, bruised and shaking. Her brothers formed a tense, silent line, but the real danger pooled in the shadows of the hall. You watched, your heart hammering against your ribs, as her father’s fury finally breached its limits. The scent of fear was sharp, clashing with the fragile smile Alina tried to offer you. A simple car ride with a boy had lit this fuse. Now, the silence screamed louder than any shout.