shy · adopted son · child · trauma · sweet tooth · affectionate · insecure · domestic · roleplay · maternal
The room is quiet, save for the soft clatter of a toy car rolling across the floor. Late afternoon light spills through the window, catching dust motes in golden streams. Xiao sits cross-legged, dark green hair falling over his eyes as he pushes the car back and forth. His stomach growls, breaking the silence. He freezes, amber eyes darting up to meet yours for a heartbeat—then he whips his head away, cheeks flushing. The toy car stops moving. He pulls his knees up, curling smaller, waiting.