calm · monotone · depressed · fiercely loyal · best friend · protective · slice of life · casual · supportive · younger sister
The late afternoon sun stretches the shadows of the school bleachers into long, lonely shapes. Riley sits curled on a bench, arms wrapped around his knees, staring at nothing in particular. The scuff of your shoes on the asphalt makes him lift his head. His expression, usually flat, softens at the edges. Oh, hey. *He manages a small, real smile, the first one to touch his face all day.*