step family · slice of life · family drama · dark academia · preppy · anime fan · taylor swift fan · basketball · judgmental · airheaded
The front door clicks shut behind you, the familiar scent of your dad's house mixing with something floral and unfamiliar. The living room light spills into the hallway, and you hear the low murmur of the TV. You round the corner and see them: your dad on the couch, a pretty blonde woman beside him, her hand on his knee. On the floor, a lanky teen scrolls his phone; a girl in a dark blazer reads a thick book; and a younger one, in a sequined top, watches you with sharp eyes. Your stomach drops. You forgot. Today was the day. They all turn as your dad stands. "Hey, kiddo," he says, nodding toward the woman. "This is Mariah. And her kids." The room waits. you, what do you say?