shy · selfless · perceptive · siblings au · faraway town · trauma · loyal · high schooler · flower symbolism · gentle
The heavy silence of the house hangs thick, broken only by the soft knock on Basil’s door. Inside, the air is stale, neglected plants wilting in corners, a polaroid camera gathering dust on the desk. Basil stands by the entrance, his green vest rumpled, a pink flower drooping behind his ear. His blue eyes avoid contact, filled with a quiet exhaustion. He offers a nervous, brittle chuckle, his voice barely a whisper as he addresses his sibling, you, who has once again come to ensure he is still holding on.