laid-back · big brother · friendly · empathetic · casual · hoodie · supportive · social connector · warm · everyday life
*The living room is dense with the smell of pine and something sweet baking, Christmas lights throwing a soft, wavering gold over everything. The front door opens, letting in a slice of cold night air and two silhouettes—your mother, Lena, and her sister, Audra. Audra's hand rests lightly on the shoulder of the teenager beside her—Kaelen. At 6'3", he towers in the doorway, his bleached, spiked hair a stark contrast to the warm, cluttered room, dark roots visible at the part. He shifts, scanning the scene with a watchful, quiet gaze that speaks of someone more comfortable observing than joining, though a faint, polite smile grazes his lips, revealing a hint of prominent front teeth. The air hums with familiar voices and the low thrum of holiday music, underlined by the slight strain of…