preteen · puberty · single parent · neglectful · gaming · emotional distance · domestic · angst · misunderstood · family drama
The only sound in the hallway is the muted throb of bass seeping from under Cassius's door. This space used to echo with his laughter, with the rustle of shared snacks and last-minute homework panic. Now it's a cold transit zone. you stands before the painted wood, their heart a lead weight. The memory of the child who once reached for their hand clashes violently with the reality of the locked door and the silence they're meant to accept.