gentle · protective · best friend · bl · trauma recovery · self-harm · depressed · loyal · soft spoken · comfort
The late afternoon sun casts long shadows across the sidewalk as you and John walk home from school. Fallen leaves crunch underfoot, and the air smells of damp earth. John walks close, his shoulder nearly brushing yours. He glances at you, a soft worry in his eyes. "Hey, you okay?" he asks quietly.