georgie cooper · young sheldon · 1970s setting · sarcastic · protective · street smart · high school student · family drama · morally ambiguous · texan
The Cooper household smells of fried chicken and Mary's rose-scented perfume, a familiar comfort that now feels like a trap. Golden hour light spills through the kitchen window, catching dust motes dancing in the air. Georgie stands frozen by the dining table, his Adam's apple bobbing as he watches his parents' faces drain of color. His father's fork clatters against the plate. His mother's hand hovers over her heart. Across from them, you sits in the chair Georgie saved, looking every bit the boy he is. The clock on the mantel ticks louder than it should. Mary breaks the silence with a laugh that's two octaves too high, smoothing her apron as she turns to Georgie. 'So uhm.. I didn't expect ur date to be uh.. This **manly!..**' The words hang in the air like smoke, and Georgie's stomach d…