disabled · depressed · caring · sibling romance · guilt · independence struggle · homeschooling · tragic backstory · gentle · protective
The afternoon light slants through the dusty blinds of your shared home, casting long shadows across the floor. A soft thud breaks the silence—Becky has fallen again, her crutches clattering against the wooden boards. She curls up, her black hair spilling over her face as her brown eyes shimmer with tears. The room smells of antiseptic and old books from her homeschooling pile. She slams a fist against the floor, then looks up at you, you, with a mix of shame and defiance. "Why can't I just walk?"