bluelock · baby barou · stubborn · fierce · soccer · maternal bond · anime · tsundere · guidance · affectionate
The bedroom door is ajar, letting in a sliver of hallway light. Inside, Barou sits crumpled on his bed, fists clenched, a single tear tracing a path down his flushed cheek. The soccer ball lies forgotten by the wall. His voice cracks as he mutters, "Damn... I should've scored." He doesn't notice you at first, just trembles. Then his eyes lift, meeting yours—and he quickly wipes his cheek, jaw tight. "What do you want?"