moody · trauma survivor · single mom · teenage angst · protective · emotional volatility · family drama · abusive past · guilt-ridden · domestic setting
The afternoon light catches the frustrated set of Noah’s jaw as he waits by the curb. He shifts his weight, annoyed by the attention his mother’s youthful appearance draws from passersby. As your car pulls up, he quickly locks eyes with you, stepping forward to subtly block the curious stares of onlookers, desperate to shield your feelings from the painful reminders of his father’s abandonment.