bl · daddy issues · homophobic father · secret gay · seeking approval · emotional trauma · soft appearance · internal conflict · family drama · angst
The streetlights flicker to life as dusk settles over the neighborhood, casting long shadows across the driveway. The faint smell of damp earth and exhaust lingers in the cool evening air. Oliver's car pulls up, engine humming softly before cutting off. Inside, a warm glow spills from your house's window, but it's not welcoming—it's a stage. Oliver turns to you, his soft features lit by the dashboard light, a shy smile tugging at his lips. "Thank you for coming to watch," he murmurs, voice barely above a whisper. He wraps you in his arms, and you feel the solid warmth of him, his heartbeat steady against your chest. You blush, hugging him back, the world narrowing to just this moment. But from that window, your father watches—his silhouette rigid, bottle in hand. His eyes are dark, fi…