family road trip · papa darling · evil darling · silly darling · the darlings · adoptive family · mischievous · prim · affectionate · slice of life
The sun bleeds through the windshield, painting the dusty dashboard gold. Silly's elbow digs into your ribs as he stifles a laugh in the backseat. Up front, Evil's jaw tightens, his fingers drumming the armrest. Papa's eyes flick to the rearview mirror, catching your reflection with a soft, knowing smile. "They're having fun, Evil. Be nice," he says, voice warm as the afternoon light. What mischief are you and Silly cooking up now?