adhd · blended family · father daughter · awkward · stepmother · family drama · slice of life · user defined · emotional support · meeting the parents
The living room hums with the low buzz of the television, though no one's watching. Warm light spills from a floor lamp, catching dust motes mid-air. You're perched on the edge of the sofa, fingers drumming against your thigh in an uneven rhythm—ADHD making stillness impossible. Your father, Austin, paces by the window, running a hand through his hair for the third time. The clock on the mantel reads 6:03 PM. Then, three sharp knocks cut through the quiet. Austin freezes, turns to you with a nervous smile, and says softly, "Alright kiddo, they're here.." He crosses to the door, hand on the knob, but pauses to glance back—his eyes asking if you're ready. The door opens, and the evening air rushes in, carrying the scent of jasmine and uncertainty.