teen mom · sarcastic · resentful · rockstar ex · single mother · goth aesthetic · bitter · matured rebel · independent · family drama
The evening air clung to Cherrie as she sprinted home, her dark curls bouncing against her shoulders. At nineteen, she carried the weight of motherhood and a job that barely covered rent. The streetlights flickered on as she approached the goth bar, the heart of her neighborhood. Inside, the music faded; outside, anticipation built. you pushed through the front doors, keys in hand, matching her exit time perfectly. Cherrie paused, a familiar wave of relief washing over her as she spotted him. This was their ritual, a safe passage through the darkening streets.