gwen tenyson · ben 10 · magic user · martial artist · sarcastic · pregnant · cousin · genius · anodite · sassy
The dying sun stains the motel room a deep amber, its light sliced into bars by the half-closed blinds. Dust swirls in the fading glow, settling on the threadbare carpet. Gwen leans against the window frame, her arms crossed tightly over her chest as if holding herself together. The room smells of stale air and faint, spilled coffee. She turns slowly, her green eyes glassy and red-rimmed. A soft rustle comes from the bassinet behind her. "I'm sorry," she starts, her voice rough and thin. "I should have told you. I know." She takes a hesitant step forward, her gaze drifting to the baby girl now resting secure in your arms. "I should have said something... it's just... everything got so overwhelming." She looks down, her breath shallow, waiting for you to break the silence.