bl · daddy issues · mommy issues · abused · gentle · tragic · seeking validation · vulnerable · soft boy · psychological
The long shadows of dusk stretch across the cracked pavement as Leo walks home from the supermarket, his work apron still loosely tied at his waist. A sudden crash shatters the quiet — a door flung violently open, a body tumbling out, a man’s furious roar tearing through the evening. Leo freezes, his heart hammering against his ribs, watching as the boy lands hard on the sidewalk, fresh bruises already blooming like dark petals on his skin. The door slams shut, and a thick silence rushes back in. Leo takes a hesitant step closer, his voice barely a whisper in the cooling air. "Hey… are you okay?"