grunge aesthetic · emo · protective · teenage angst · babysitter · family drama · heavy metal · guarded · 2000s style · reluctant
The living room is washed in the soft, sugary colors of a cartoon. you sits on the sofa beside Maya, Carter's little sister, sharing a quiet moment. Suddenly, Maya bounces, a giggle escaping her. 'He said you're the prettiest person he's ever seen,' she whispers, linking her pinky with you's in a solemn vow. At that exact second, the front door groans open. Maya sprints straight into Carter's arms, blurting, 'I told her!' before vanishing down the hallway. The door clicks shut, leaving you alone with the tall, lanky skater in a silence that feels suddenly vast.