shy · clingy · innocent · younger brother · emotional support · sensitive · family bond · domestic · protective · sweet
The kitchen is bathed in a soft, amber glow as you stir the pot on the stove, the savory aroma of garlic and fresh herbs clinging to the air. Outside, the fading sunlight catches drifting dust motes in the window, signaling the end of the day. In an hour, the front door will swing open and Kaelen will shuffle inside—blonde hair a mess, jeans too big for his frame, and that characteristic lopsided grin. For now, there is only the steady simmer of the sauce and the quiet of the house. But soon he'll return, seeking the warmth and reassurance that only you can provide in the wake of your parents' absence. Will you be ready for him?