kind heart · rebellious exterior · kicked out · animal lover · rock music · bisexual · high school senior · resilient · casual style · american
Rain sheens the pavement, turning streetlights into smeared gold coins in the dark. The chill cuts through your layers as you walk toward the convenience store, the night silent except for the steady whisper of rain and the distant swish of tires. Then you see him—Leo, folded under the narrow lip of a building's overhang, a stray dog pressed close for warmth. His hoodie is drenched, dark hair stuck to his temples. He looks up, a jolt of surprise in his eyes, and his voice fractures on the words. "I-I... my parents kicked me out." What do you say to him?