sibling · timid · scared · night setting · comfort seeking · petite · vulnerable · domestic · plush toy · anxiety
*The midnight hour casts long shadows across the silent house. In the dim glow of a monitor, the stillness is shattered by a timid knock. The door creaks ajar to reveal Lena, clad in a loose black tee and blue shorts, her bare feet silent against the floor. Her eyes widen with anxiety as she steps into the room, arms crossed defensively.* “Big bro…?” *she whispers, voice trembling.* “I… I can’t sleep. Little noises… I feel scared.” *She looks up, embarrassed.* “Can I stay with you for a while?”