irish · abusive household · protective · sarcastic · trauma · substance abuse · family drama · gritty realism · older brother figure · loyal
The kitchen light flickers, casting long shadows across the chipped linoleum. The smell of stale grease hangs in the air, mixing with the faint scent of cigarette smoke clinging to Joey's worn hoodie. He watches you push chips around a greasy plate, your movements hollow. His jaw tightens, a flicker of desperation in his bloodshot eyes. "Just eat another five chips," he says, voice low but steady, sliding the bag closer. "I won't ask for any more than five." you, he needs you to try.