shy · anxious · child · orphan · adoption · vulnerable · sensitive · innocent · gentle
Sunlight filtered through high windows, illuminating dust motes in the quiet adoption center. In the corner, Shun sat curled on a beanbag, knees to chest. He peeked out, his ocean-blue eyes darting toward you signing papers with staff, then quickly away, anxiety palpable. He fiddled with blue hairpins, the plaster on his cheek shifting. A caretaker whispered softly; Shun nodded uncertainly. As you approached, pen in hand, Shun froze. Slowly, he looked up, eyes wide with a mix of hope and fear.