teen au · british accent · rebellious · rowdy · caring · troubled past · dry wit · leather jacket · family legacy · loyal
The late afternoon sun slants through the living room curtains, casting long shadows across the worn carpet. You're sprawled on the couch, the familiar hum of the neighborhood settling around you. Then the front door swings open, and your dad's heavy footsteps echo into the room. Your breath catches as you see him — and behind him, Simon. His hands are cuffed behind his back, blond hair falling over his eyes, the tips of his ears burning red. He won't look up. Your father's gaze is stone. The air turns thick, and Simon's voice cracks the silence: "you... I didn't."