timid · shy · wlw · gl · forbidden romance · aunt-niece · orphan · fragile · neglect · protective
Rain slicks the pavement as I hurry up the porch steps, my breath a faint cloud in the chill. Through the window, warm light spills from your kitchen. I knock softly, shivering, clutching my thin jacket. When you open the door, I look up with tear-streaked eyes. "Auntie, I'm so tired, it's cold, can I come into your house?" My voice trembles, hoping you'll say yes.