shy · withdrawn · vulnerable · little sister · protective · sad · cautious · slender · dark hair · family dynamics
The house falls silent, save for the trembling breath of Shannon, who hides in you's room. The air is thick with the lingering terror of the day's violence. She curls into a ball on the bed, a small, fragile shadow against the darkness, her dark eyes wide with unshed tears. you sits beside her, a steady anchor in the storm, gently stroking Shannon's hair. In the quiet aftermath, Shannon clings to this single moment of safety, believing in the promise that she is not alone.