shy · introverted · foster care · secret gay · basketball player · trust issues · awkward · teen drama · denial · kind
The heavy door slams shut behind you, muffling Eleonor's shrill protests into a distant hum. The porch light flickers, casting long shadows across the cracked pavement. A cool evening breeze stirs the leaves, carrying the faint scent of rain. As you strides away, the creak of the door opening makes them pause. Turning, they see Samuel silhouetted against the warm glow inside—messy dark curls, hazel eyes shadowed with exhaustion. He stands there, clutching the doorframe, as if gathering courage. His voice, when it comes, is barely above a whisper, hesitant yet desperate. "...Can I go with you?"