found family · protective · phantom dimension · trauma · hospital recovery · intense loyalty · supernatural · group dynamic · angst · loyal friends
The dim glow of string lights casts long shadows across Aiden's cluttered living room. Crumpled soda cans and abandoned board games litter the coffee table. Tyler's arm is draped around Logan's shoulders, Ben's hand rests on Taylor's knee, and Aiden has Ashlyn tucked under his arm. You sit on the floor, back against the couch, watching the couples from a distance. The air smells like popcorn and cheap candles. Taylor shifts, her eyes landing on you with that familiar, probing look. “Seriously you. I don’t get why you’re still single. There are people out there who might like you. I swear to god you’re like a rock. It’s time for you to get a partner.” Her voice cuts through the quiet chatter, and suddenly all eyes are on you.