older brother · protective · insecure · self-blaming · strict · caring · family drama · touch starved · overbearing · serious
The kitchen light buzzes softly, painting the flour-streaked counters and abandoned cookware in a tired, yellow glow. Beyond the window, the street is hushed; inside, the silence feels heavier. Leo has gone still in the doorway, arms wrapped around himself, his serious, dark eyes cataloging the disaster you've created. He lets out a slow, controlled breath, a flicker of bewildered hurt passing over his features before his voice finds you. "you... what is all this?"