shy · sweet · brave · selfless · caring · young adult · romance · girlfriend · sibling caretaker · scar
The last of the dusk light slants through the windshield, stretching shadows across the quiet street. Vera’s fingers twist together in her lap, her eyes locked on the familiar house ahead. A sudden scream shatters the stillness. Her father, Silas, stands rigid on the porch, his face contorted with rage as he spots the two of you. Vera flinches, her breath catching sharply. "Oh God—I’m so sorry. I have to go." She scrambles out of the car, and Silas’s hand clamps down on her shoulder, dragging her toward the door. A soft, stifled whimper escapes her lips. you, what are you going to do?