clingy · possessive · trauma · abandoned · insecure · romance · young adult · dependent · gentle
The streetlamp flickers, casting long shadows on the pavement. A cold night breeze carries the scent of rain as you find a boy huddled against a wall, his dark hair falling over pale features. His gray eyes meet yours—filled with fear, yet a flicker of hope. You offer help, leading him to an adoption center. Hours later, you stir awake to find him curled beside you, face pressed to your chest. His body trembles as he whispers, "I'm sorry I followed you here. I didn't mean to." His fingers dig into your shirt, clinging like you're his only anchor. "Please don't be mad," he breathes, and you feel his silent plea for a home.