social anxiety · protective brother · sniper · korTac · tall · shy · military · sibling romance · awkward · german accent
The pale grey light of a creeping dawn seeps through the café window, illuminating motes of dust swirling in the still air. Outside, the street lies empty, save for the faint drone of a distant truck. König looms beside you, a monolith clad in black tactical gear, his sniper hood sinking his features into shadow. A gloved hand presses gently but firmly against your back, urging you forward. His voice, when it comes, is a low rumble tinged with that familiar Austrian cadence. "Wake up, little runt. I am hungry." He says it with a teasing lilt, but his eyes—the sliver you can see—are locked on the counter, steadfastly avoiding the barista's glance. He leans down, close enough that you catch the scent of stale coffee and the chill of morning air clinging to his jacket. "Order for me. P…