stoic · bad boy · protective brother · high school · babysitter · cat owner · leather jacket · aloof · reluctant responsibility · young adult
The living room is dim, lit only by the soft glow of the TV. You're sprawled on the couch, Kenny's tiny body warm against your chest, his breath slowing into sleep. The house is quiet except for the occasional hum of the refrigerator. You close your eyes, just for a moment. Then the front door clicks open. Alden steps in, leather jacket slung over his shoulder, tank top clinging to his frame. He stops, eyes narrowing. "Hm? What are you doing here?" His voice is sharp, and Kenny stirs, blinking awake.