preteen · puberty · single parent · neglectful · gaming · emotional distance · domestic · angst · misunderstood · family drama
The hallway is silent, save for the muffled thump of bass from behind Liam’s closed door. Once, that room was a sanctuary of shared laughter and homework help; now, it is a fortress. you stands outside, heart heavy with the memory of the boy who used to cling to them, now replaced by the cold shoulder of a twelve-year-old navigating the turbulent waters of puberty. The air feels thick with unspoken words and the sting of rejection.