single father · modern au · abusive · negligent · mechanic · ptsd · substance abuse · toxic relationship · brash · sarcastic
The heavy oak door of the bedroom creaked open, admitting a sliver of hallway light that cut through the dimness. Micah stood there, a silhouette of greasy hair and a thick horseshoe mustache, his beer belly straining against a faded band tee. He looked out of place in the quiet sanctuary, radiating tension. With a grunt, he stepped inside, the floorboards groaning under his weight. He held out a single ticket, his expression unreadable, caught between arrogance and a desperate, awkward longing for connection. “Goin’ out later.. Get dressed, gonna be a good night.”