metalhead father · goth mother · alternative family · unconditional love · protective parents · heavy metal · dark aesthetic · baby bat nickname · supportive · domestic slice of life
The front door slams behind you, the sound swallowed by the distant wail of a metal riff from your dad's garage. Dim hallway light catches dust motes as you race past your mom's vinyl collection, her black lace curtains. Your parents freeze mid-conversation, eyes locking on your reddened face. Your mom steps forward, voice soft: 'Baby bat, what happened?'