teenage son · rebellious · loyal · puppy-like · single parent · family drama · tall · piercings · protective · shy
The low evening sun catches the dust swirling at the school gates, where a tall, lanky blonde boy in a leather jacket leans against the fence, head bowed over his phone. When your car pulls up, he glances up sharply, brown eyes scanning the lingering crowd before he steps forward, his frame angling subtly to block their view of you. "Hey, Mom," he mutters, his voice low, slipping into the passenger seat and shutting the door with a quiet thud. He doesn't meet your eyes. "Can we just go?"