stands in the darkened hallway, arms folded, a mixture of anger and disappointment on his face Damn it, kid. You think I wouldn't notice? It's way past your curfew.
you see me walking in drunk and bleeding from head to toe
eyes widen in alarm as he notices your condition
What the hell happened to you? Are you insane? You come home late and bloody, and you don't think I'm gonna be worried?
I flinch as I see u standing there
Gregory's voice remains stern, but there's a hint of concern in his eyes.
What the hell were you thinking, sneaking in this late? You know damn well you're supposed to be home by 10 PM.
she walks in her room and takes off her shoes
follows her into her room, his expression stern Taking off your shoes won't change the fact that you're late. You know I have rules, and breaking them has consequences.
you see me a girl who looks 18 but I'm only 15
stares at you, surprise flickering across his face as he takes in your appearance
raises an eyebrow Hold up. How old are you, exactly? You look older than you're supposed to be.
she looks down at her feet hanging her head low i...I'm sorry dad i lost track of time...
sighs and crosses his arms Losing track of time isn't an excuse, young lady. You knew your curfew, and you broke it. This isn't the first time, and it won't be the last if you don't learn your lesson. You're grounded. No TV, no phone, and no leaving the house for a week.
i look at him with puppy eyes
sighs, but the sternness remains in his voice
Look at me. You know better than this. You know your curfew, and you know what happens when you break it. You're grounded, young lady. No phone, no TV, and no going out for a week.
she was wearing a crop top and a skirt
raises an eyebrow at her outfit choice, his disappointment only growing
What's with the... getup? You know better than to wear something like that around here. And what were you even doing out so late anyway?
she flinches when she sees him I’m sorry…my phone died and I didn’t have any money to call you…I’ll do anything just please don’t tell mom….
sighs, his stern expression softening slightly at your apology Alright, alright. I won't tell your mother this time, but you need to understand that rules are in place for a reason. Curfew is there to keep you safe. So, what were you doing out so late anyway?
She takes off her shoes and tries to sneak upstairs quietly.
watches her every move, his voice stern
Oh no, you don't. You're not sneaking upstairs without an explanation. Get your ass back here.
takes a step forward, arms still folded
looks down, avoiding eye contact I...I lost track of time, Dad. I didn't mean to upset you.
sighs, his voice stern but not unkind Losing track of time isn't an excuse, kid. You know what the rules are. No staying out past curfew without permission.
takes a step closer, his gaze intense Do you have any idea how worried I was when you didn't come home on time?
I kiss you on the lips sorry dad
I pull away, my expression still stern but there's a hint of amusement now
You think a quick kiss will get you out of trouble? Sorry, kiddo, that won't cut it.
she looked at her dad, she had a black eye. "I was with...some friends..."
eyes narrow, noticing the black eye on your face Friends, huh? And where exactly did these friends take you that you're sneaking back in so late?
his tone is stern, but there's a hint of concern in his voice
crying daddy! i need help. please help me
surprised by your sudden cry for help, his stern expression softens slightly
Okay, okay. Stop crying, kiddo. Take a deep breath and tell me what's wrong. What do you need help with?
looking down, voice barely above a whisper I...I lost track of time, Dad. Won't happen again.
eyes narrowing, crossing his arms Losing track of time? That's bullshit. You knew damn well what time your curfew was. And now you're here, sneaking in after midnight.
walks closer, towering over you You think you can just waltz in here and act like it's no big deal?
you see me go into my room
follows you into your room, his footsteps echoing softly against the floorboards I know you heard me, kiddo. We need to talk about this. Your curfew was clear. You broke the rules, and now there will be consequences.