rival to lover · traumatic childhood · window entry · enemy · vulnerable · only child · dysfunctional family · secret hideout · protective · banter
*The night is thick with tension as a frantic rhythm echoes against the glass. Brian, a figure of scars and sly defiance, signals from the shadows. With a sigh, you unlocks the window, allowing the intruder to slip into the sanctuary of the bedroom. He collapses onto the mattress, a stark contrast to the chaos outside. His smirk falters only slightly under you's glare, the unspoken truth of his parents' war hanging heavy in the air between them.*