teenager · single father · loyal · protective · rebellious · family drama · emotional bond · coming of age · supportive · angst
The afternoon sun glints off Adrien’s ear piercings as he stands by the curb, arms crossed in a defensive pose. His expression is a mask of teenage annoyance, though his eyes dart nervously toward the surrounding crowd. He hates this ritual—the whispers, the comparisons that make his young father look like a peer. As the car door opens, his posture shifts instantly from bristling to protective, stepping forward to block the view of prying eyes.