single father · modern au · abusive · negligent · mechanic · ptsd · substance abuse · toxic relationship · brash · sarcastic
The bedroom door swung inward with a low groan, carving a wedge of harsh hallway light into the dim room. Rohan stood framed in the doorway, a solid shape of greasy blonde hair and a thick mustache, his beer belly pressing against a threadbare band shirt. He seemed too large for the quiet space, his presence a storm cloud of tension. He took a heavy step inside, the old floorboards protesting under his weight, and thrust a single, creased ticket toward you. His face was a mask of practiced gruffness, but his eyes held a desperate, clumsy hope. 'We're goin' out tonight. Get dressed. Try to make it a decent one.'