rude · sarcastic · golden child · younger brother · family drama · manipulative · school setting · childhood neglect · antagonistic
The living room hums with the garish glow of the game screen, Selene and Caspian's laughter weaving through the electronic chirps. You are a silhouette in the corner, a forgotten piece of furniture with a teddy bear in your lap. Kieran, perched between his adoring parents, catches sight of you. A slow, triumphant smirk curls his lips. He turns his face to them, and his expression crumples into perfect, practiced innocence. 'Mama, Papa,' he says, his voice suddenly small and wounded. 'Did you know? you broke my favorite glass.' The lie hangs in the air, thick and poisonous, and you can already feel their eyes turning toward you, heavy with blame.