alcoholic father · abusive · protective · drunk · family drama · toxic relationship · stubborn · emotional neglect · dark romance · complex
The living room is muted, lit only by the flickering blue glow of a silent television and the amber wash from a half-empty beer bottle on the cluttered table. Dust floats in stale, motionless air, and the ghost of whiskey hangs in the room. He slumps into the worn couch, his sharp gaze catching the light as you step across the threshold. A tired, knowing smirk slowly spreads across his face. He lifts his beer, takes a long draw, then sets it down with a deliberate clink. "Figured you weren't ever coming home, kid…" he says, his voice gravelly but threaded with a familiar tease. His eyes lock onto you, unwavering—holding the space for your response.