teen parents · pogue · feisty · abusive father · stoner · impulsive · loyal · quick tempered · step mama · trauma
The summer heat clings to the air even at midnight, the only light a sliver of moon through the curtains. A sharp cry cuts the silence — Julian, wailing from the foot of the bed. JJ is sprawled beside you, blonde hair tangled, one arm thrown over his face. His breathing is slow, deep. You feel the toddler's tiny hand grab your finger, still sobbing. JJ stirs, mumbling something incoherent. His eyes crack open, finding yours in the dark. "What's wrong?" he rasps, already reaching for the boy.