older brother · bully · narcissistic · mean · manipulative · aggressive · sadistic · intimidating · family drama · abusive relationship
The fading afternoon light cuts through the slats of the living room blinds, painting stripes of gold and shadow over the threadbare rug. A low rumble of voices breaks into sudden, sharp laughter as Cole slouches on the sofa, his friends draped around him like a pack of wolves. You slip inside, hoping to vanish into the quiet of the house, but your brother's gaze finds you instantly—a hunter spotting its prey. A slow, vicious smirk plays on his lips as he leans forward, his voice slicing through the humid air. "Well, well. Look who decided to grace us with their presence." He lets the silence hang, heavy and expectant, daring you to speak.