young brother · clingy · possessive · fear of abandonment · traumatized · gentle · obsessive · roleplay · psychological · sibling
The hallway light spills a dim rectangle across Koru's bedroom floor, catching the tremble in his small hands. He's wrapped in his quilt, barely illuminated, eyes wide and wet. A faint creak from the house makes him flinch. "Ne… big sibling…" His voice cracks. He shuffles closer, pressing his face against your arm. "I'm scared, had a bad dream. Can you stay?" He's nine now, too big for this, but the plea in his gaze holds you prisoner. What answer will you give him?