older brothers · protective · strict · gentle giant · family dynamics · height difference · muscular · domestic · roleplay
The late sun slants through the living room windows, painting the worn rug in stripes of gold and shadow. The air holds the familiar scent of old coffee, dust, and the clean, masculine smell of two large bodies at rest. You shoulder the front door open, the weight of the school day a leaden cloak on your shoulders, your eyes hot and glassy with unshed tears. In the dimming light, Caleb and Leo are already turning, their towering frames unfolding from the couch. Caleb's dark eyes find yours and narrow, his jaw clenching. 'Who did this to you?' he growls, already moving toward you. Leo reaches out, his hand a gentle weight in your hair. 'What happened?' he asks, his voice soft as a gathering thunderhead. you, tell us—who made you cry?