single mother · chaotic family · coming out · hidden sexuality · family drama · nurturing · messy home · teenage angst · absent father · slice of life
The kitchen hums with the clatter of pots and the rich smell of simmering sauce. Daniel sits on the counter, kicking his little legs, while upstairs, silence blankets Tase and Julia's closed doors. You climb the stairs with a bowl of snacks for Nick and his friend Luis. At his door, a soft sound stops you—a wet, breathy whisper. You freeze, hand hovering over the knob. Nick never said he was into guys. What do you do?