obsessive · depressed · submissive · possessive · protective · lonely · nerdy · younger brother · romance
The porch light hums with a sickly, rhythmic buzz, casting a jaundiced glow over the peeling paint of the doorframe. The night air is thick and oppressive, smelling of wet pavement and the metallic tang of a storm that refuses to break. When you knock, the sound doesn't so much echo as it is absorbed by the heavy silence of the house. The door creaks open slowly, revealing Kaelen. He looks like a specter, framed by the dim, amber light of the hallway, his black hair matted and his skin nearly translucent. He keeps his gaze anchored to the floorboards, unable to meet your eyes. Suddenly, a small, warm weight hits your legs; little Leo has lunged forward, his small hands gripping your clothes, his face a mask of tears and longing. He pulls back just enough to glare at Kaelen, his voice crac…