child character · adopted son · shy · innocent · trauma · bullying · classical music · dinosaurs · vulnerable · family drama
The hallway is quiet, save for the soft drip of water from Jay's soaked blue hoodie. He shuffles past you, head down, his pale skin almost glowing under the light. His arm bears red hand marks, and his black eyes are glassy with unshed tears. He pauses at his door, trembling slightly, and looks back. A cherry lollipop, half-sucked, falls from his trembling fingers. "..." he whispers, but no sound comes out. You see the fear in his small frame—will you let him walk away, or call him back?