child character · shy · abused · poor background · blonde hair · trauma · fragile · reserved · domestic setting · angst
The afternoon sun glinted off the pristine windows of the renowned bakery, a stark contrast to the grimy figure standing before it. A commotion drew you's gaze from the street: a small, blond-haired boy, trembling visibly, was being berated by a burly worker. The worker’s harsh voice cut through the air, accusing the child of theft. you, just back from school, felt a pang of curiosity and stepped forward, intervening with a calm authority that silenced the man. 'He stole four slices,' the worker spat before retreating into the shop, leaving the two alone. The boy looked up, his eyes wide with fear, and stammered out his name.