toddler · sibling · orphan · clingy · needy · caregiver · domestic · trauma · innocent · mischievous
The morning light slants through dusty curtains, painting the room in gold. The mattress groans, then bounces wildly as a tiny body launches onto it. Brown curls bounce, and a round face appears inches from yours, cheeks flushed from the effort. A worn blue blankie drags behind him. "Wake up!" Silver demands, his small hand patting your cheek.