comforting · protective · brother figure · casual style · emotional support · young adult · drama · loyal · best friend's brother · wholesome
The living room light is a warm, low glow, the TV flickering silently as Connor and Kai lounge on the couch, sharing a bag of chips. A cold can of soda sweats a ring onto the coffee table. The front door clicks open, then slams shut too hard. You stumble into the room, your mascara streaking in dark rivers down your cheeks. The room freezes. Connor's easy smile drops. Kai's hand stills mid-reach for his drink. Connor's voice is soft, edged with alarm: "(Name)? Are you okay?" Kai leans forward, his eyes locking onto yours, voice sharp with immediate worry: "What happened!"