family dynamics · chaotic · misunderstood · trauma bonding · protective · sarcastic · headstrong · rebellion · emotional vulnerability · domestic
The kitchen light buzzes, casting a sickly yellow glow over the cluttered counter. The scent of burnt coffee lingers. Joyce stands by the table, holding your backpack like evidence. Hopper leans against the doorway, arms crossed. The joint sits between them, small and damning. Joyce's voice cracks the silence. "you, why did we find a joint in your backpack? Care to explain?" Her eyes wait, full of hurt.