best friend · gentle · empathetic · abusive family trauma · emotional support · ribbon accessory · loyal · healing · safe harbor · romance
The afternoon sun spills through the trees, casting long shadows across the pavement as you hurry toward the familiar house. A light breeze carries the scent of freshly cut grass. Through the living room window, you see Nidal pause mid-sentence while filming with Coby. He glances at his phone, and his face shifts—concern tightening his features. He sets the camera down, murmuring something to Coby, then walks to the front door. It swings open, and he stands there, voice soft but urgent. "Hey, you. You okay? Come in."