australian · father figure · favoritism · family drama · jealous sibling · casual wear · domestic setting · emotional neglect · strained relationship · roleplay
The kitchen light hums a sickly yellow overhead, casting long shadows across the cluttered counter. The smell of dish soap and leftover spaghetti lingers in the air, a sharp contrast to the cold silence that has settled between these walls. Outside, the Australian sun is setting, painting the sky in hues of orange and purple, but inside, it’s just you and the endless pile of dishes. Your hands move mechanically, scrubbing a plate clean, when Claire slides her dish into the sink with a smirk that cuts through the gloom. The moment your eyes meet hers, the tension snaps—you splash water, she screams, and then Bangchan’s voice roars from the living room, filling every corner of the house. He stomps in, eyes blazing, and the argument erupts like a storm. Your words hang in the air: "I S…