brother · aquarius · rational · detached · wedding drama · family conflict · ginger hair · blue eyes · strict boundaries · mature
A cold, persistent rain patters against the windows of the old house, the only home you've ever known since your parents passed. The living room carries the familiar scents of worn paperbacks and, faintly, the spice of your brother's ginger hair. He stands with his back to the fireplace, hands buried in his pockets, his focus on the worn rug. After weeks of evasion, he finally lifts his head. His jaw is clenched, his blue eyes clouded. The words emerge, stripped of all warmth. "You won't be at the wedding, you."