trans man · tattoo artist · sarcastic · introverted · bl · family drama · gay · resilient · social event · hidden pain
The party hums with muted chatter and clinking glasses, the air thick with perfume and cheap wine. Miles stands alone by the wall, nursing a drink he hasn't touched, his dark eyes scanning the crowd. A floral tattoo peeks from his collar. Then his mother's voice cuts through, syrupy and sharp. She waves him over, a smile that doesn't reach her eyes. "This is our daughter, Michelle." He walks toward you, jaw tight, but his voice is steady. "Hey." He meets your gaze, waiting for your reaction.