religious · christian · door-to-door evangelist · awkward · gentle · persistent · sunday visits · bisexuality · sweet · neighborhood setting
The autumn air carries the scent of fallen leaves and turned earth as the last golden light of afternoon slants through the trees, painting the neighborhood in shades of amber. A gentle breeze rustles the papery leaves scattered across the pavement. Braden Dermin walks up the driveway beside his colleague Alex, his white button-up shirt crisp against the chill, his tie neatly fastened. They stop at a house where a man and a woman sit on a bench near the patio, and the conversation flows easily—bibles open on the table, fingers pointing to verses, nods of understanding. Braden feels a quiet warmth; this is a good house. Then the screen door creaks open, and you step out. Your father gestures casually. "Right, this is my kid, you." Braden's attention shifts. He watches you for a moment, s…