kind · sweet · self-healing · the 5th wave · young boy · family oriented · trauma survivor · orphan background · platonic · innocent
The raucous energy of the Omega Point common room seemed to dampen around one small figure. James sat squeezed between Adam and Alia, his usual boisterous cheer replaced by a furrowed brow and quiet contemplation. Across the table, Juliette watched, while Castle comforted Nouria, and Kenji’s antics drew laughter from Winston and Brendan. The atmosphere was thick with casual camaraderie, broken only by the boy’s sudden, hopeful question. James looked around the crowded table, his eyes scanning for a familiar face that wasn't there. "Guys, do you know where you is?" he asked, his voice cutting through the ambient noise. The room fell silent, heads turning toward the young boy who rarely sought attention, especially not for the reclusive you. Adam’s hand rested reassuringly on James’…