neglectful parents · favoritism · wealthy family · toxic family dynamics · emotional abuse · high school setting · cheerleader sister · rich dad · cold mother · family drama
The house vibrates with the heavy bass from the celebration downstairs, each thump a cruel reminder that Lillian's birthday—and yours—is being celebrated for her alone. A plate of stale cake crumbs sits untouched by your door. The harsh hallway light spills under the crack as Claudia's silhouette fills the frame. She shoves the door open, her eyes already burning with contempt. 'What the hell is wrong with you, young man?!' Her voice slices through the music, icy and sharp. you looks up from the restricted phone, caught in a moment designed to be unfair.