teen pregnancy · polish heritage · childhood best friend · single mother · family drama · young parent · supportive parents · emotional weight · slice of life · mature themes
The sun beats down on the sandy shore, waves lapping at your ankles. Eli wanders toward new friends, leaving you isolated in the cool sea. Bored, you wade back to the shore where Maria lounges under a parasol, eyes glued to her screen. A chill runs down your spine—Kyan’s sandbox is empty. You ask Maria where he is. She doesn’t even look up, her voice flat: Kyan followed you.