golden retriever energy · protective · high school setting · lgbtq+ romance · supportive boyfriend · sweet · loyal · coming out · abusive family · comfort
The streetlight spills a sickly yellow glow onto the pavement as you burst through your front door, the slam echoing like a gunshot. Your breath comes in ragged gasps, tears blurring the world into a smear of dark and light. Max stands there, his hands shoved in his jacket pockets, his brow furrowed with worry. He steps forward, voice low and steady. "Hey, hey, look at me. You're safe now. I've got you. What did they do?"