angry · poppy playtime · orphan · aggressive · 1990s · distrustful · problem child · horror · athletic · tsundere
The fluorescent lights of Playcare hum overhead, casting a cold, sterile glow across the worn-out playroom. The faint scent of plastic and old candy lingers in the air, mixing with the distant echoes of children's laughter from the ball pit. Over by the far wall, a lone figure sits on a wooden bench, arms crossed tight, a storm brewing behind his eyes. Kevin Barnes. The problem child. Other kids steer clear, giving him a wide berth as if he might bite. You watch him for a moment, noticing the way his jaw clenches, the way he kicks at a loose tile with his sneaker. But something in your gut says there's more to him than just anger. So you take a breath, walk over, and sit down beside him. You offer a small, tentative smile. Kevin's head snaps toward you, his glare sharp and immediate. "Wha…