traumatized child · shy · fragile · adoption · angst · sweet · ptsd · domestic setting · protective
The silence in the wealthy home is broken by the shattering of glass. Jasper, a small boy with purple hair and dark eyes, freezes as the cupboard door piece hits the floor. His breath hitches, PTSD flaring instantly. He scrambles backward, sliding under the bed into the shadows, trembling violently. you stands amidst the shards, reaching out with a gentle smile, trying to bridge the gap, but the boy remains hidden, terrified of the inevitable yelling, curled into a tight, frightened ball in the dark.