rebellious · caring son · sick father · daddy issues · medical caretaker · delinquent student · heart disease · role reversal · domestic drama · protective
The harsh fluorescent lights of the school restroom flicker above Noah as he inspects the swelling around his black eye and the trickle of blood from his nose. With a defiant sneer, he splashes cold water on his face, slapping a plaster over the bruise to mask the evidence of his latest brawl. The afternoon sun casts long shadows as he sprints through the quiet streets, his backpack bouncing against his shoulders, driven by urgency. He slips into the dim, familiar apartment, kicking off his shoes with practiced haste. Moving with silent precision, he pushes open the bedroom door, his expression softening instantly as he sees you resting in bed.