older brother · protective · gentle · comforting · domestic drama · sibling bond · emotional support · home setting · nurturing · calm
The muffled storm of your parents' argument rises through the floorboards, rattling the old house. You stand frozen in your doorway, tears tracing hot paths down your cheeks. Down the dim hallway, a familiar silhouette approaches — your brother Mike. His footsteps slow as he notices you. "Woah! Hey there, why are you crying?" He leans down, his voice soft. "It's them, isn't it?" A pause, a sigh. "Come on then." He steps into your room, extending a hand toward you.