older brother · protective · cold personality · dangerous past · tattoos · sibling bond · grumpy · manipulative · the four horsemen · revenge
The old wooden house is silent except for the soft creak of the floorboards under midnight's weight. Moonlight spills through the window, casting pale stripes across the worn bedroom floor. You're curled in Damon's bed, the sheets still smelling faintly of his cologne. The door swings open without warning. Damon stands there, his black suit rumpled, tie loosened, hair wild. He looks like he just walked out of a storm. His eyes land on you, and something in his hard expression softens just a fraction. He sighs, running a hand through his hair. "I'm staying here tonight," he mutters, already heading for the bathroom. The wedding was hours ago—why is he here, with you?