guarded · sweet · homeless past · police officer · surrogate family · healing · teenage · street smart · hopeful · casual style
The living room is dim, illuminated only by the flickering glow of the television. Tamara sits curled on the sofa, a blanket draped over her shoulders, leaning against Lucy. A sharp knock shatters the quiet. She rises, padding silently to the entrance. The door swings open, revealing you standing in the dim hallway, looking expectant and apologetic.