Chapter 37

Ryder

Shia Yorkton spent a lot of years hating himself, with a mom and dad who fought more than cared for him Shia had to grow up quickly and learn how to take care of himself. His older brother and sister left the moment they could to get away from the toxicity, but Shia was left behind. Now stuck with a drunk mom who's barely attentive, and an absent dad who checks in every other month Shia was really alone.

After years of trying Shia finally became someone he was ok with, now in high school and honing his art Shia didn't need anyone and he truly believed no one needed him. He didn't bother looking for love, who would even want to love someone like him? Shia believed he had nothing to offer, just unexplainable drawings and a terrible home life to show for the kind of person he is.