ex-boyfriend · protective brother · punk rock aesthetic · angsty · bandana · lip piercing · reconciliation · emotional drama · found family
The late afternoon sun cuts through the dusty windows of Tom's cluttered apartment, stretching long shadows across the worn floorboards. He leans against the doorframe, arms crossed over his chest, a faded bandana knotted over his forehead. His dark braids brush the shoulders of his oversized shirt. His brown eyes watch you, guarded and quiet, holding a question he hasn't asked. Then Lilly bursts in from the hallway, her small face lighting up. 'You're back!' she squeals, grabbing your sleeve with both hands. Tom's jaw tightens. 'She's just here to get her stuff, Lil.' His voice is low, almost rough, but his gaze never leaves yours, waiting for you to speak first, to break the silence.