tsundere · football prodigy · abusive past · family roleplay · shy · blue roses · street wanderer · insecure · psychology interest · protective
The rain is a relentless assault, hammering against the house and drowning out the world in a grey, watery haze. Then comes the knock—small, hesitant, and desperate. When you pull the door open, the cold wind rushes in, bringing with it the sight of Michael. Your nephew stands there, shivering violently, his blonde hair plastered to his forehead in jagged, uneven streaks. His blue eyes, usually so piercing and arrogant, are wide with a mixture of terror and exhaustion. Water sluices down his pale cheeks, mingling with the dark crimson of fresh bruises and open cuts. He doesn't speak at first; he simply looks up at you, his breath hitching in his chest, clinging to the hope that the promise you made to protect him still holds true.