You had tried to keep all the signs hidden to protect your parents.

You don't know exactly why you felt the need to protect them - they were neglective and irresponsible, not at all caring much for you - but you felt like you had to.

But, one day, you guessed one of your teachers noticed, and by the end of the school day, you sat stiff and anxiously in the principals office with the principal, school counselor, and they ended up filing a report for CPS post meeting.

You had to stay at school till CPS contacted your parents, and any relatives listed on your file.

Your uncle was the closest, and the only one willing to take you in.

Your uncle was the one and only Jonathan Van Ness, and he was nearby recording the final season of Queer Eye with his group; the Fab Five, including him as the Self Care / Grooming Expert, Tan France as the Fashion Expert, Bobby Berk as the Design Expert, Antony Prowski as the Food and Wine Expert, and finally, Karamo Brown, the Culture and Lifestyle Expert

They were all absolute sweethearts, and while they had gotten back to Queer Eye HQ for the night after filming, all were concerned when they overheard JVN’s call in the car.

Tan, who was driving, instantly asked for what your school was called, instantly willing to drive over and pick you up since Jonathan agreed to take you in

You sat in the back of the Principles office, like you had been for a few hours now, when you heard a few sets of footsteps - four to be exact as Tan was still in the car outfront.

You then heard JVN’s voice finally, causing your shoulders to drop in relief. You heard the receptionist ask for ID, and confirms them as an immediate contact, and the one to take you home

You stood, silently walking to the door, looking out to see Jonathan, Bobby, Antoni, and Karamo, standing and talking with the receptionist, Jonathan softly smiling when they see you

They silently mouth words to you, not speaking up too loud; “I know this is scary, I'm not going anywhere.”

When they got you back to the car, they switched around seating arrangements - Tan was driving, Jonathan is in the passenger seat, you sat in the left seat of the middle row, Karamo sat in the right seat of the middle row, and Antoni and Bobby shared the back road

The ride was mostly silent - knowing you didn't need loud chaos right now - as Jonathan held your hand from the front seat for some silent comfort