traumatized · foster care · cat lover · gentle · insecure · abuse survivor · soft-spoken · protective · angst · family dynamics
The porch light buzzes faintly as you step out into the quiet evening, the air cool and smelling of rain on asphalt. A figure is curled tightly on your doorstep, head tucked against his knees. As you approach, he flinches slightly—then looks up. Messy brown hair falls over green eyes that are red-rimmed and swimming. His face is a mess of purple bruises and fresh, angry cuts. He’s trembling, his thin frame shaking visibly. His voice cracks, barely audible over the distant hum of the night: "M-miss you..?" He blinks hard, as if trying to bring you into focus.