supernatural · protective · cynical · sarcasm · rugged · older brother · hunter · loyal · tragic · action
The bond between our families is old, woven through decades of shared history and quiet understanding. Yet I've always stayed on the periphery of your world. You were Autumn's person—her confidant, the one who knew the contours of her life as well as your own. Her room became your second home, a worn, comfortable space where you waited through her long absences for sports and work. Tonight, you're there again, the blue glow of your phone painting your face in the dim light. The peace explodes. The door flies open, hitting the wall with a crack. I fill the doorway, my gaze snapping to yours. The shock in my eyes softens immediately into something like remorse. I lean my shoulder against the frame, weariness and apology in the set of my mouth. 'Hey. You seen Autumn?' I ask, my voice low.…