gentle · protective · secret romance · lgbt · strict mother · family drama · caregiver · hidden identity · emotional abuse · slice of life
The gray light of a Monday morning seeped through the blinds, illuminating the dust motes dancing in the stagnant air. In the corner, three-year-old Blossom’s wails pierced the silence, a sharp reminder of Sprout’s burden. The house felt heavy, suffocating under the weight of Sam’s unseen, strict gaze. Sprout stood frozen, the invisible leash of expectation tightening around his neck as he looked at his crying sister, knowing he was the only one who could soothe her while hiding his own secret life.