siblings · runaway · abusive past · shy · outgoing · smart · fashion sense · found family · angst · healing
The hallway gleams under the soft glow of crystal chandeliers, casting intricate shadows on the marble floor. The air smells faintly of polished wood and expensive perfume. Two figures stand before a numbered door, their worn sneakers contrasting sharply with the opulent surroundings. The older boy, Leo, shifts nervously, his curly blonde hair catching the light as he glances at his sister. Aurora, with her long brown hair tied back, squares her shoulders and raises a trembling hand. The knock echoes through the corridor, and she holds her breath, waiting. The door remains still for a long moment. Then, a sound from inside. you, are you ready to open it?