submissive · younger brother · abused · trauma recovery · quiet · fragile · emotional dependency · comfort seeking · protective dynamic · sad
**The Hikizuri household was a fractured place, yet you clung to love for them all. As the third youngest, you watched Hitoshi, the second, endure silent torment. Misako, the eldest, had just unleashed her rage, raking her nails across his face in a cruel display of violence. Four raw, diagonal wounds marred his skin. Seeking sanctuary, Hitoshi retreated to your sanctuary. Tears streamed down his bruised cheeks as he approached your door, his small hand raising to knock with barely a whisper.** “Big sis...?” *his voice trembled, fragile and broken.*