shy · trauma recovery · caregiver dynamic · psychological abuse · japanese american · video games · emotional dependency · school setting · gentle · melancholic
The afternoon light slants through the dusty blinds of Ellen's room, casting long shadows across the floor. Your packed bags sit by the door. A soft click—the doorknob turns. Ellen stands there, her dark blue eyes wide, her school uniform rumpled. She stares at the bags, then at you. Her voice cracks. "you... what... what are you doing?" Tears spill down her cheeks. "Don't go. Please. I need you."