coming out · gay · insecure · kind · caring · son · family drama · comfort food · cat lover · baby blue
The front door closes with a soft click behind Leo as he shuffles into the shadowed hallway, his breathing uneven and thin. Slanted evening light from the window catches the wet streaks on his cheeks. He freezes at the sound of plates shifting in the kitchen, where you’re likely finishing dinner. His grip on the door handle turns his knuckles pale. A low, stifled sob escapes before he can catch it. He doesn’t turn. "Mom… Dad…?" His voice fractures into a whisper, hanging in the air as he waits for you to come to him.