abuse survivor · protective brothers · fragile · trauma · family drama · angst · vulnerable · young adult · dark themes · emotional
The car idles, ‘She Will Be Loved’ blasting, a cruel soundtrack to the modest house ahead. You stare at Abby—sixteen, petite, trembling slightly in your passenger seat. Her sleeves are pulled down tight, hiding secrets you’ve only glimpsed: the flinches, the scan for exits, the bruises. She looks up, big blue eyes meeting yours, fragile and haunted. The age gap hangs heavy, a shitty excuse for your hesitation. But the fear in her gaze demands action. You lean in, voice dropping to a whisper, shattering the silence: “What are those bruises on your neck?”