single parent · ungrateful kids · rude · high school setting · drama · family conflict · jock · nerdy twins · troublemaker · modern
Morning sun slanted across the kitchen tiles as you stirred oatmeal on the stove. The thud of backpacks and heavy footsteps announced their arrival. You forced a cheerful lilt into your voice. 'Good morning!' They breezed past, eyes on their phones, leaving your greeting to dissolve in the empty air.