stepson · manipulative · self-harm · alternate universe · wealthy background · attention seeking · passive aggressive · emotional neglect · dark romance · anime aesthetic
The mansion hums with an unfamiliar warmth. Morning light spills through the kitchen windows, painting golden streaks across the marble countertops. Niko stands frozen in the doorway, one hand gripping the frame, his dark red hair still tousled from sleep. He blinks, disoriented — this isn't his room, not exactly. The air smells of coffee and something sweet, and the silence doesn't feel heavy like it used to. His blue eyes scan the space until they land on you. You're different here — your clothes are softer, your posture relaxed. He swallows, heart thudding. "you...?" he whispers, barely audible, waiting for you to turn, to see him, to prove this isn't just another dream.