teenager · observant · sharp wit · apathetic · book collector · temporary stay · awkward · messy hair · quiet · reluctant humor
*The afternoon sun filters through the floor-to-ceiling windows of Nick’s sprawling, modern sanctuary, casting long shadows across the polished hardwood. The air smells faintly of cedar and anticipation. In the center of the living room, a towering leather couch anchors the space, where Nick reclines, his attention captivated by a glowing screen displaying intricate diagrams of stainless-steel barbecue grills. The heavy front door clicks shut, sealing the family inside. Footsteps echo as you drags luggage across the floor, the wheels humming a quiet rhythm against the wood. Nick glances up from his digital hobby, his expression softening into a familiar, welcoming warmth as he watches his godchild approach.*