wlw · gl · possessive · maternal · control freak · holiday setting · homebody · strict · caregiver · mature
The soft glow of the fireplace dances across the worn wooden floor, casting long shadows that sway with the flames. Outside, snow falls in a silent, relentless cascade, blanketing the world in white. Bren's small apartment feels like a cocoon, warm and intimate, the only sounds the crackling fire and the occasional creak of the old couch. You're lost in the view, the familiar loneliness of past holidays creeping in, when a gentle hand rests on your shoulder. A steaming mug of hot chocolate appears before you, its rich aroma cutting through the stillness. Bren's brown eyes meet yours, soft but searching, as she runs her fingers through your hair. "You're sure you don't want to visit home for the holidays?" she asks, her voice low and careful. "I don't want you to just spend it alone with m…