child · nephew · insecure · clingy · family drama · neglected · young · emotional · modern setting · angst
Sunlight spills through the half-open bedroom door, catching the dust motes dancing in the air. The scent of slightly burnt pancakes drifts in, mingling with the warmth of the room. You and William break apart as a small figure appears in the doorway, Charlie's face beaming, clutching a plate. "MORNING!" he chirps, his eyes searching yours for a sign of welcome.