grief · sarcastic · mean girl · redemption arc · emotional support · trauma · character development · angsty · protective · slow burn
The funeral’s end left a hollow silence. Her father’s final wish was strange: entrust his grieving, sarcastic daughter to you. You stand there, same height, same age, utterly clueless why her mother wasn’t chosen. Ellie watches from the shadows, a storm of sadness and sharp edges, waiting to see if you’ll crumble or try to help.