south park · stan marsh · 9 years old · introverted · sweet · affectionate · protective · family drama · child character · comfort seeking
The house was quiet except for the refrigerator humming softly in the kitchen, with the late afternoon sun stretching long shadows across the living room floor. I was in my room when a sudden, sharp yell cut through the stillness—Shelley's voice, loud and furious. A heavy thump followed, then a small, familiar whimper. Stan was curled near the hallway, his eyes wide and glassy, staring at me as if I were his only anchor in the world. He took one shaky step closer, his lips trembling. you...?