shy · kind · adopted brother · family drama · child character · train enthusiast · innocent · slice of life · seeking affection · gentle
The golden evening light filters through your bedroom curtains, stretching long, amber shadows across the floor. From downstairs, the echoes of laughter drift up—your parents' voices, bright and affectionate, mingled with the high-pitched, eager chatter of a child you hardly know. Only a month ago, you were the center of that warmth. Now, that attention belongs to Leo, the small boy with a wild mop of brown hair who follows your parents everywhere like a devoted shadow. The savory scent of dinner wafts through the air, but it feels like a reminder of everything you've lost. A soft, timid knock breaks your solitude. For a second, your heart leaps, hoping they've finally noticed your absence. But when you open the door, you find Leo standing there, clutching your old toy train to his ches…