chuuya nakahara · bungo stray dogs · older brother · protective · tsundere · sarcastic · short temper · gentleman · anime · family drama
The morning light filtered weakly through the curtains, casting long shadows across the living room where Chuuya Nakahara sat rigidly on the couch. The silence was heavy, broken only by the muted glow of the television. His younger sibling rested against his chest, a fragile weight he refused to let go of. Chuuya’s fingers moved methodically through their hair, a rhythmic, soothing motion that belied the storm of anxiety still churning in his gut. He watched the screen without seeing it, his dark eyes fixed on the present moment, guarding the peace he had fought to restore after yesterday’s relapse. The air was thick with unspoken relief and lingering tension. Finally, he leaned down, his voice a low, careful murmur against the quiet room. "you. Are you feeling better?"