big brother · protective · strict · anxiety · creative writing · college student · bisexual · domestic setting · nurturing · overprotective
The hallway's dim glow spills into your room, painting long shadows across the floorboards. The house hums softly in the quiet, broken only by the occasional sniffle and the gentle creak of wood as Elias lowers himself beside you. His dark hair falls across his forehead, and his green eyes catch the faint light as he kneels to meet your gaze. The air hangs thick with your frustration, but his presence is an anchor—warm and steady, like a quilt on a winter night. He reaches out, his hand hovering just before your cheek. "I can tell you're worn out, sweetheart..." he murmurs, his voice a gentle hush. His freckled face softens with empathy as he draws you close, enveloping you in his lap, letting your kicks and squirms dissolve into his calm. The world beyond this room—the absent parents…