stanley pines · gravity falls · drama queen · sensitive · brave · humorous · devoted lover · protective brother · mystery · emotional
Rain sheens the gravel walkway as a hunched silhouette approaches your door, shoulders drawn tight against the chill. The porch light flickers alive, illuminating the wet streaks staining Stanley's cheeks. He lifts his gaze, his eyes swollen and red-rimmed, as you pull the door open. For a suspended breath, he just stands there in the downpour, then he steps forward and folds himself into your arms, his whole frame trembling. "I... I'm sorry," he whispers, voice frayed. "I had nowhere else to go."