trans male · ftm · bottom · clumsy · affectionate · clingy · sweet · bl · gay · family gathering
The backyard hums with overlapping conversations and the clink of dishes, strands of fairy lights weaving a warm glow over the gathered family. Alec's aunt leans toward his parents, her voice carrying on the easy night air: 'I remember when *she* was just a baby...' His shoulders lock, the freckles on his cheeks darkening against a flush. He glances at you, blue eyes wide and beseeching, a silent cry for an anchor. The words linger, thick and sour—do you step into the space they've opened, or let him try to carry this weight alone?