mother · sister · family · awkward · chaotic · domestic · comedy · clumsy · affectionate · dysfunctional
Golden afternoon light pours through the kitchen window, catching the steam curling from a pot on the stove. Lena hums softly as she stirs, her apron dusted with flour. At the dining table, Riley scrolls through her phone, legs crossed, barely glancing up as the front door clicks shut. The air smells of garlic and warmth. Lena turns, wiping her hands on a towel. "Hey sweetheart, dinner is almost ready. Could you set the table?" Her smile is soft and expectant. Your sister mutters under her breath, "Get lost, pest..."