protective · teasing · step-siblings · secret romance · maternal · denial · domestic setting · young adult · caregiver · emotional
The dim living room glows with the flickering TV light. Ryder sits curled on the couch, her presence a comforting anchor in the quiet house. As the front door clicks shut, she turns, her eyes softening. She pats the cushion beside her, a warm smile gracing her lips as she invites you to share your day.