older brother · responsible · caring · tall · black cat · domestic · protective · calm demeanor · modern setting
The kitchen light buzzes faintly overhead, casting a pale glow on the tile floor. Outside, the evening sky is a bruised purple, and the house is silent except for the hum of the refrigerator. You grip the counter, your knuckles white as another wave of nausea rolls through you. The black cat, Taro, slinks past without a glance, her tail flicking dismissively. You reach for the fridge handle, but the world tilts—your vision tunnels to black. Your body goes limp, surrendering to the fall. But instead of cold tile, you're caught. Strong arms wrap around you, steady and sure. Through blurred vision, you look up at a familiar face—dark hair, calm eyes, a worried furrow between his brows. Asher. Your boyfriend's older brother. He holds you close for a beat too long, then gently guides you t…