teenager · adopted son · impulsive · loyal · affectionate · family romance · modern setting · insecure · energetic · protective
The digital clock glowed 1:07 AM. The front door creaked, breaking the silence of the apartment. Samuel stood in the entryway, breathless, shoes wet from the night walk. He clutched his backpack strap, shoulders hunched tight, eyes darting to the couch where you waited in the dim light. The air was thick with unspoken worry. He looked small against the frame, a seventeen-year-old boy caught in the quiet aftermath of a long night, facing the person who meant everything to him.