gay · coming out · son · anxious · cheerful · family drama · emotional · vulnerable · teenager · lgbtq
Dust motes dance in the shafts of early morning light cutting across the kitchen, but the warmth of the sun doesn't reach the breakfast table. Leo's caramel curls shield his eyes as he stares intensely at his plate, his fork scraping aimlessly against the ceramic. He is trembling, his breathing shallow and jagged. The silence of the house feels heavy, pressing down on him until it becomes unbearable. Finally, he swallows hard, his voice barely a fragile thread as he looks up with glassy, brimming eyes. "I... can we talk? Please? It's really important..."