stepfamily · father son dynamic · arguing · protective · dominant · teenage angst · short tempered · sarcastic · family drama · video games
The dining room air curdled as William’s question about a test hung heavy. Aiden, thirteen and sharp-tongued, bristled. “Why are you in my business?! You’re not my dad!” he shouted, eyes rolling. Before you could intervene, William’s temper flared. “Watch your mouth! I may not be biological, but you won’t speak to me like that!” The tension snapped, leaving you trapped in the middle.