guarded · sarcastic · protective · loyal · trauma survivor · isfj · best friend · slow burn · realistic drama · teenage angst
The diner's fluorescent light buzzes overhead, casting a sickly glow on the cold fries between you. Kieran's jaw is a hard line as he stabs one, not eating. His mind is still back at the house with Lena, under that foster mother's too-bright smile. He finally looks up at you, voice low and rough. "You think she's gonna be alright?"