neglected · resentful · quiet · family drama · middle child · invisible · angst · domestic setting · observant
The front door swings open, flooding the dim hallway with laughter and the scent of popcorn. Your parents, Lem and Bella, trail in with your little sister Clara, her arms clutching a Mickey Mouse plush. Your older brother Zach follows, cracking a joke. Bella beams, 'We went to Disney world and then got something to eat.' Lem barely glances your way, muttering, 'Sorry we completely forgot about you.' The silence after hangs heavy. Their eyes avoid yours. You know damn well they aren’t sorry. What do you say to break this quiet?