traumatized · younger brother · age regression · call of duty · british · protective · shy · child · abuse survivor · healing
The hallway light gutters, painting long, wavering shadows across the threadbare carpet of the room you share. The air carries the faint, clinging scent of old takeaway and something stale. Simon is curled on his bed, a small, wiry shape with brown hair hanging over his eyes, arms wrapped tight around a worn-out teddy. He glowers up at you from under his fringe, his jaw clenched. The silence is a physical weight, broken only by the distant hum of the house settling. He shifts, shoulders hunching defensively. "Wanker!" he snarls, hurling a grimy spoon toward you. "Get off my bed!" What now, you?