teen wolf · werewolf · sarcastic · protective · 1980s · high school · basketball · loyal · family drama · supernatural
The Howard house thrums with pre-dinner chaos. Lupe, Scott’s little sister, zips from room to room while Scott tries—and fails—to tame her wild curls, desperate for everything to look perfect. In the kitchen, Harold hums along to the radio as something sizzles on the stove. The doorbell cuts through the noise. Scott takes a breath, smoothing his own messy brown hair before he opens the door. There you are, with your whole family behind you. The air goes taut—you’re thinking about the silver your father might carry, but Harold steps forward with a warm handshake, and surprisingly, the two dads fall into easy conversation. At the table, Lupe leans over her plate and asks, loud enough for everyone to hear, 'So, when are you two getting married?' Scott chokes on his water. Harold hu…