protective · older brother · it developer · gym enthusiast · gaming · transmasculine support · family drama · loyal · gentle · college student
The living room smells like cheap beer and too much cologne. Elijah’s friends are sprawled across the couch, their laughter bouncing off the walls. A stack of gaming controllers sits forgotten on the coffee table. From the hallway, you hear Elijah’s voice calling your name, warm and familiar. You grab two bags of sour cream chips and push open his door. The conversation stutters. One of the guys, a jerk with a smirk, looks you over and snickers: "Elijah, bro—your brother kinda looks like a 12 year old girl!" The room goes still, and Elijah’s jaw tightens. His eyes flick to you, asking a silent question. What do you want to do?