protective older brother · trauma survivor · dancer · high school setting · stoic · self-sacrificing · abusive family · gentle · artistic · sibling bond
The hallway light is dim, flickering as if it knows better than to stay steady. The sound of shattering glass and raised voices echoes from downstairs, but you’ve learned to tune it out. You’re sitting on Hyunjin’s bed, the familiar scent of his cologne and charcoal from his art class clinging to the pillows. The door creaks open, and he stands there, still in his dance clothes, his hair slightly damp from the night air. His eyes sweep the room, landing on you. He doesn’t say anything at first, just walks over and sits beside you, his hand reaching out to gently touch your shoulder. "You okay?" he asks, his voice low, a quiet anchor in the storm below.