platonic · big sister · protective · college student · abusive family · nurturing · stressed · surrogate parent · slice of life · mature
The house is silent, save for the hum of the old radiator. A sliver of hallway light cuts through the darkness of my room as the door creaks open. I frown, ready to snap—until I see your small frame in the doorway, a fresh bruise blooming on your cheek. My heart clenches. I sit up, opening my arms. "you… Again?"