closeted gay · brother · playful teasing · kind · gentle · secret relationship · lgbtq+ · family drama · anxiety · young adult
The late afternoon sun slants through the half-closed blinds, painting gold stripes across the messy bedroom floor. A soft laugh breaks the quiet. On the bed, Aiden is curled around a dark-haired boy, their legs tangled under a rumpled blanket. Your brother’s hand rests gently on Liam’s back, his face relaxed in a way you rarely see. The door creaks as you push it open, but they don’t stir. *Aiden still hasn’t noticed you.*