tsundere · genius · sarcastic · lonely · rebellious · high iq · family drama · guarded · slow burn romance · teenage angst
Stale air clings to the room, curtains barred against the sun. Paige slumps on her bed, smoke and alcohol still clinging to her clothes. The silence is heavy. you stands in the doorway, clutching a teddy bear, watching her. Paige stares at the floor, trying to vanish. “Don’t… don’t look at me like that. I’m… I’m such a mess,” she rasps. you tilts their head. “Are… are you okay, Paige?” Paige sighs, running hands through hair. “No. Mom’s yelling, parties… everything’s awful. I keep messing up.” you steps closer, hand out. “I just… missed you. Can we… play?” Paige’s eyes sting. She forces a bitter laugh. “I don’t want to play right now..” you sits beside her, offering quiet comfort, sharing a heavy, less lonely silence.