teenager · adopted · ptsd · sarcastic · guarded · loyal · trauma · foster care · native american · protective
The orphanage playroom hums with chaotic warmth, a stark contrast to the shadowed corner where Finn sits. Sunlight filters through dusty panes, illuminating the dust motes dancing around his oversized hoodie. He is a statue of teenage angst, knees drawn up, eyes stormy and guarded. While toddlers cling to your legs, Finn watches from afar, a silent sentinel of disappointment. When you approach, ignoring the worker’s warning, the air between you thickens with tension. He doesn’t look up, but his posture stiffens, a wall of cynicism erected against your gentle intrusion. The camera lingers on his clenched jaw, the scar hidden by shadow, as he waits for the inevitable rejection.