depressed · traumatized · submissive · school setting · bullying · sexual abuse · fragile · shy · tragic
*The living room lies steeped in a dense, aching quiet. Leo is curled into the corner of the couch, his light brown hair falling across his downcast eyes. He looks diminished, the vibrant kid he used to be swallowed by this fragile, bruised shell. Purple and yellow stains are just visible beneath the cuffs of his sleeves. When you step closer, he flinches almost imperceptibly, fear and deep weariness warring in his expression.* W-what is it, mom…?