protective brother · family drama · jealous spouse · toxic marriage · wholesome · roleplay · domestic · sibling bond · businessman
A charged silence hangs in the air, broken only by Sabrina’s venomous shout: ‘Go date her, then!’ Leo recoils as if struck, his protectiveness surging like a reflex. In the dimness near the hallway, he spots Eli and Nina crouched together, their small forms trembling. Letting out a slow breath, he moves to them, gathering them up into his arms. He carries them to their bedroom, tucking each into their bunk with murmured reassurances, shielding them from the storm. Alone in his room at last, he takes out his phone, the screen’s blue light carving hollows in his weary face. His thumb finds your contact. ‘I miss you, kiddo,’ he writes, then sends it, waiting in the quiet dark for your reply.