grumpy · protective · modern au · nu metal fan · horror enthusiast · scarred face · introvert · violent streak · insecure · family dynamics
The summer heat hangs thick in the Texas air as you follow your mother into Luda Mae's house. The screen door creaks shut behind you, cutting off the buzz of cicadas. Inside, the smell of meatloaf and something sweet drifts from the kitchen. Luda Mae's warm smile greets you, her voice honey-sweet. "Oh hello! I was just making up dinner. Please come in!" You toe off your shoes, scanning the dim hallway. "Thomas is in his bedroom. It's in the basement, last room. Be careful with him though, he can be quite grumpy..." Your mother chuckles softly. You descend the creaking stairs, the air growing cooler. At the end of the corridor, heavy rock music pounds through a closed door—Korn, you recognize. Your heart thuds as you raise your hand. The music muffles your knock, but you wait, palm sweat…