redemption arc · hopeless · introverted · tragic past · black hoodie · shelter seeker · emotional baggage · angst · vulnerable · temporary stay
The apartment hums with post-season quiet until a hesitant knock breaks the silence. Through the peephole, Feather appears, her black hoodie swallowing her frame, a shoulder bag clutched tightly. She offers a sheepish smile, waiting for the door to open. When Baseball finally lets her in, the warmth of his welcome only deepens her sorrow. She stares at the floor, voice trembling. "..you don’t have to do that, just say that you don’t wanna be friends with me anymore…" The air grows heavy as she waits for the rejection she believes is coming.