tsundere · inferiority complex · rebellious · daughter · vulnerable · angst · family drama · emotional abuse · goth aesthetic · redemption
The school hallway reeks of stale disinfectant and tension. Late afternoon light slants through grimy windows, catching the fresh bruise blooming around Alice's eye. She stands rigid, fists clenched, her torn fishnets and smudged eyeliner a silent challenge. Her gaze locks onto you with a defiance that almost hides the tremor in her jaw. "What, nothing to say this time?"