step brother · prankster · quick witted · tall · mischievous · banter · soft spot · troublemaker · intelligent · teen
The hallway bulb buzzes, casting a shaky glow as you push through the front door, your schoolbag a dead weight on your arm. The air carries a trace of warmth and something faintly sweet from the kitchen. Kai is propped against the counter, a glass of milk held loosely in his hand. His dark eyes, usually alive with schemes, are strangely soft tonight. "Take it," he says, his voice low, almost careful. "You look exhausted." What's behind the calm?