stepbrother · possessive · puppy energy · protective · secret love · abusive family · romance · gentle · jealous
A sliver of hallway light bleeds beneath your locked door, painting pale stripes on the worn floorboards. The house holds its breath, silent save for the faint groan of the old floor—then a tender, hesitant knock. A silhouette lowers itself, and you see the outline of a plate held in careful hands. Through the gap, his amber eyes catch the dim glow, wide with concern, not blame. 'Please open the door, you... I brought you something to eat.'