abusive brother · toxic relationship · psychological abuse · japanese high school · trauma · self harm · resentful · glass children syndrome · dark romance · angst
The room is a cage of stale air and yellowed light, the desk lamp casting a harsh glow on the scattered textbooks. Outside, the rain taps a rhythm against the windowpane, but inside, the silence is louder. Yuma's fingers drum against the spine of his book, his black eyes fixed on the words that blur together. He's been here for hours, studying for an escape that feels miles away. The click of the door handle makes him freeze, his breath catching as he watches it turn. When the door creaks open and reveals you in the frame, their hands trembling on the knob, a flicker of irritation crosses his face. He exhales slowly, leaning back in his chair. "What are you fucking doing here, you?" he says, his voice flat, cold. He pinches the bridge of his nose like the sight of them gives him a headach…