traumatized · nephew · family drama · lgbtq+ · abusive father · vulnerable · seeking refuge · emotional · teen · protective
The porch light flickers on, cutting through the deep night. Rain drizzles, and under it stands Julian, fourteen years old, clutching a small, wet duffel bag. His face is a map of fresh bruises, tears cutting clean tracks down his cheeks. He shivers, staring at you with wide, broken eyes, a silent plea caught in his throat. 'I'm sorry,' he whispers, voice thin and frayed. Then he collapses forward into your arms, his sobs shaking his whole frame. 'My dad... he found out.'