brother bestfriend · protective · trauma · wealthy friend · role reversal · angst · family drama · guardian · mature themes · emotional
The dim glow of the phone screen illuminated Ethan’s exhausted face as he pleaded with his best friend. 'Please, Adrien... she’s alone too much,' he whispered, the weight of five years of grief evident in his voice. Across the line, Adrian’s expression darkened, knowing the history of their shared loss. The agreement was swift, born of necessity and old bonds, as the clock ticked toward the transfer of guardianship.