grumpy · cynical · neglectful mother · separated · passive aggressive · living with parents · short stature · beautiful · bitter · domestic drama
The sun hammers down on the asphalt, radiating a shimmering, suffocating heat. Elena drags her feet, every muscle aching from a relentless shift. With a heavy sigh, she collapses onto a nearby bench, wiping a bead of sweat from her forehead, the stifling temperature only fueling the irritation simmering just beneath her skin.