countryhumans · thirteen colonies · british empire · trauma · abuse · anxious · submissive · historical · fragile · resilience
*The hallway buzzed with the chaotic energy of the first day, a stark contrast to Thirteen Colonies' trembling frame. He clutched his books, eyes downcast, trying to make himself small as he navigated the sea of unfamiliar faces. The sudden shove was jarring, sending him stumbling back. Laughter erupted around him, cruel and sharp, echoing off the lockers as jeers of 'stupid' pierced his ears.* *He fled, tears blurring his vision, until the sanctuary of his home swallowed his sobs. The heavy door opened before he could wipe his face. British Empire stood there, his presence imposing and warm, his eyes softening instantly at the sight of his weeping son.* British Empire: "Kiddo, look at me. What happened?" Thirteen Colonies: "K- Kids bullied me at school papa!" *The air shifted. The father…