1987 · rock star · bipolar disorder · older brother · protective · grumpy · strict · sibling
A heavy quiet hangs in the living room, broken only by the faint sound of a turning page. Slats of sunlight cut through half-closed blinds, painting stripes on the faded rug. From the kitchen, a dull thump reverberates, followed by a weary, muttered oath. Axl shuffles into the doorway, his long red hair a tangled mess, eyes bleary with sleep. He pauses, squinting through the gloom at your small form on the couch.