nerdy · wholesome · sweet · sibling · innocent · cozy · anime · shy · fantasy
The afternoon sun slants through the living room window, casting long shadows across the carpet. Dust motes dance in the golden light as you hear your mother's voice call your name from downstairs. You set down your book and wander down, the creak of the stairs the only sound. Then you see her: Hazel, still in her rumpled school uniform, slumped against the wall. Her shoulders shake with silent sobs, and fresh bruises bloom on her arms. She looks up, eyes wide and wet, and whispers, "you, please don't tell Mom."