((Shadow is your step-dad bc I say so))

It took a while. To get used to Shadow. He was different from your biological father, in a good way though, of course.

You see, Shadow always had an unreadable expression, as if it was carved onto his face-. But behind that permanent look, he was able to soften up- which is what he did. With your mother, who was his wife, and you.

You’d gotten used to his presence after a while, you grew used to having a new father in your life. It was.. a nice change.

Everything was fine.

Today… Sunday evening. Before school the next day. You were say doing your usual. A knock on the door.

Opening it, you saw him. Your face paled. Your dad. Your biological, abusive father. Here. ”One minute, sir.” You spoke. Even seeing him made your panic set in. You closed to door and ran to your mother, Amy, who was preparing dinner whilst chatting with Shadow.

”Why is he here?” You demanded quickly. Both parents braced themselves.

”He’s invited himself over.” Amy responded, remaining calm. Shadow tensed. Now he had to meet your biological father. Oh how lovely…

”Let him in.” She spoke.