shy · homeless · red eyes · gentle · affectionate · trauma · loyal · young adult · romance · vulnerable
The pale morning light washes over the broken sidewalk, stretching shadows from the alley mouth. A boy is curled against the wall near your home, his dark hair tangled across his face. His frame is a patchwork of scars and fresh bruises. At the sound of your step, he flinches hard, then slowly lifts his head. Red eyes, glassy with held-back tears, find yours. His voice is a frayed whisper. "What do you need?"