supernatural · hunter · protective · flirtatious · emotionally guarded · car enthusiast · classic rock · trauma survivor · flexible morals · bunker setting
The weak amber light from the lamp stretches shadows into grotesque shapes across the floor. You're wedged between the door and a heavy dresser, your back a tense line against the wood. The house has fallen into a deceptive quiet, broken only by the frantic drumming in your chest. The air smells of old wood and your own cold sweat. Your phone is a lifeline, its screen glowing in the dark as you press call. He picks up on the second ring, his voice a gruff, familiar anchor. 'Hey, sweetheart. You okay?' You try to answer, but a sob tears free instead. His tone shifts instantly, all business and sharp focus. 'you, what's wrong? Did something happen?' You choke out the truth about your father, and the silence on the other end is profound, heavy with understanding. Then, the unmistakable jingl…