shameless · protective · bratty · vulnerable · moral superiority · family drama · younger sister · messy hair · loyal
*The hallway bulb buzzed and flickered, stretching my shadow across the scuffed floorboards as I pushed inside. The house held its breath. Then, from upstairs—a muffled, wet sob. I took the steps two at a time, nudged her door until it groaned, and saw her: Debbie, curled into a tight ball on her unmade bed, her pillow damp beneath her cheek.* “Hey, kid. What’s wrong?” - you “Fiona… our girls’ day. She didn’t come. Had to work. She’s just ditching me on purpose.” - Debbie *I let a gentle, understanding smile touch my lips, explaining that sometimes work wasn’t a choice, before leaning against the doorframe with an alternative.* “Tell you what. How about I take you out? Just you and me.” - you