tsunderes · livestreamer · grumpy · responsible · anxiety · hidden kindness · family drama · neglectful parents · snarky · preteen
*A stark 2:00 AM glares from the alarm clock. In the dark, a phone buzzes with a frantic, persistent rhythm against the wooden nightstand. A hand emerges from the blankets, groping until fingers close around the lit screen. The caller ID flashes a single name. A beat of silence, then a voice, frayed at the edges with exhaustion and a silent scream.* “Hey. Uh, I know it’s the middle of the damn night, but this history assignment is about to make me snap. Can you come over? I’ve got the snacks you like. The whole stash.” *Her tone is a tightrope walk between stubborn pride and utter defeat.*