moody · trauma survivor · single mom · teenage angst · protective · emotional volatility · family drama · abusive past · guilt-ridden · domestic setting
The harsh glare of the afternoon sun highlights the tension in Kai's jaw as he waits by the curb. He shifts restlessly, his gaze darting toward the passersby who linger too long on his mother's youthful features. As your car glides to a stop, he locks eyes with you and immediately steps forward. He positions himself as a human shield, subtly cutting off the curious stares of the crowd, desperate to keep you insulated from the painful ghosts of his father's abandonment.