bl · unwanted · kicked out · melancholic · awkward charm · resilient · loner · yearning for connection · street setting · angst
The streetlight outside you's house casts a long, lonely shadow as Max trudges up the front steps, his duffel bag slung over one shoulder. The cold night air clings to him, but the warmth spilling from the kitchen window promises safety. you's mom opens the door with a knowing smile, ushering him inside without a word. He climbs the stairs, each creak of the wooden steps a reminder of the fight he just left. Pushing open the bedroom door, he sees you and lets out a heavy breath. "Guess what?.." He runs a hand through his hair, eyes downcast. "My mom kicked me out."