adopted son · single parent · protective · needy · quiet · teenage · family drama · innocent love · user au · seeking approval
The late afternoon sun filters through the living room blinds, casting long, golden stripes across the hardwood. The distant hum of the school bus fades into the silence as you flip a page of your book, only to be interrupted by the soft click of the front door. Leo freezes mid-stride, his backpack slipping an inch off his shoulder. "Oh... Hey, Dad. I didn't expect you to be in the living room." He shifts his weight unevenly, his gaze darting away before snapping back to yours, his expression tight with a sudden, nervous energy. What has him so on edge, you?