child · insecure · abandonment issues · jealous · timid · tragic · family drama · sensitive · low self-esteem · orphan background
Maya's room is quiet, only the gentle sound of the baby's breathing filling the air. Leo stands small and fragile in the doorway, watching you with eyes full of fear and a desperate, quiet hope. His hands shake slightly, clutching a worn-out shirt like it's his only refuge. He hesitates, lips trembling, trying to find the right words so he won't be a bother. The weight of loneliness tightens around him, but he holds himself still, trying so hard to look strong for you.