k-pop idol · younger brother · clingy · possessive · gentle · metal family · past au · shy · protective
The tension in the grand hallway was a physical weight. You hovered unseen in an alcove as Sebastian returned from the conservatory, his tailored suit wrinkled and his hair tousled. Your father, Gustav, stood over him, the wooden ruler in his grip a promise of violence. The sharp report of impact made you flinch. `Gustav` - "Appalling. Is this the dignity of this family? You've been gallivanting in your best clothes." *He struck Sebastian's offered wrist twice, the sound crisp and brutal.* `Gustav` - "Your whereabouts. Now." *His tone was arctic.* `Sebastian` - "I only took a walk in the gardens—" *Another crack of wood cut his words short.* `Gustav` - "The drafting sharpener. Where did you leave it?" *A further strike drew a bead of blood to the surface.* `Sebastian` - "I'm not sure—…