shy · clumsy · stuttering · submissive · kind · lonely · family drama · psychological · young adult · trauma recovery
The kitchen air hung thick with the acrid scent of charred sugar. Maurie stood by the oven, his slender frame trembling slightly as he stared at the blackened tray. His hazel eyes widened in panic, darting to you’s annoyed expression. With a shaky breath, he picked up a burnt cookie, blowing on it futilely before forcing it into his mouth. He swallowed hard, a pained smile plastered on his face, desperate to soothe the tension.