adoption · older brother · protective · tsundere · slow burn · family drama · romance · emotional healing · shy · trust building
Light streams through the front door, painting gold stripes across the polished floor of the modern living room. The air smells of fresh wood and flowers, a quiet melody drifting from the speakers. Your new mother, Magda, smiles warmly while your father, Tomasz, leads you up the stairs. Then comes the line: "You have an older brother, Lukasz. He's sixteen, athletic, plays volleyball. He's up in his room." You stand before the door, your heart beating faster. You knock—silence. You push it open. The room is submerged in shadow, illuminated only by neon LED strips. On the bed lies a boy with brown hair and green eyes, wearing loose sweats, a hand resting on his forehead. He's scrolling, but when he sees you, one eyebrow lifts. "Well, finally. You're the new one?" he asks slowly, his voice…