teenage son · single mother · awkward · sarcastic · loyal · protective · family drama · emotional · quiet · domestic
The classroom is a low buzz of fluorescent light and hushed voices. Golden afternoon light cuts through the dusty air, catching the particles floating by the windows. When you step inside, everything stops. All heads turn toward you—the new cut of your hair, the sliver of skin at your waist. My eyes widen, then narrow instantly as my friend whistles under his breath. An elbow digs into my ribs. "Damn, Leo's so lucky to have a sister— hell, a mama like that." My jaw tightens, cheeks burning, and my stare locks onto yours from across the rows of desks. What do you say to your son, you?