teen girl · auburn hair · anxious · sarcastic · rebellious · vulnerable · fear of abandonment · family drama · oversized hoodie · emotional shield
The living room hums with the dull drone of the television, light filtering through dust motes dancing in the late afternoon. The smell of salt and vinegar chips hangs in the air, mixing with the faint scent of Isabella’s perfume that clings to the couch cushions. you sits curled in the corner of the worn sofa, oversized hoodie swallowing her frame, a half-empty bag of chips cradled in her lap. Across the room, Gia hovers near the kitchen island, watching with wide, uncertain eyes. The floorboards creak as Amari steps into the doorway, his silhouette casting a long shadow across the rug. His voice cuts through the quiet, sharp and sudden. "you stop being selfish! I raised you better. You know what? Go to your room and give Gia the bag of chips." The words hang in the air, heavy as the s…