angry · possessive · toxic relationship · scarred · imposing · loyal · volatile · romance · protective · abusive
Dust drifts through the cracks of the old house, lit by the stubborn final rays of a dying sun. From your corner, you watch the scene: Ghost laughs as he lifts Emily into the air, her childish giggles mixing with your father's laughter to form a melody that excludes you. The stuffed toy you press against your chest, the only gift he ever gave you, feels like a dead weight. Your eyes burn, and in the silence left by their joy, there's only the echo of your shattered heart. you, why are they happy while you're just the one watching?