older brother · protective · stoic · responsible · leather jacket · family drama · romance · tall · serious
The digital clock glows 1:00 a.m. when a scream fractures the quiet of the house, jolting you awake. You slide from bed, the floorboards cool underfoot, and descend the darkened stairs. The argument swells—angry, familiar voices. Halfway down, you stop. The living room is washed in the blue light of a streetlamp. Leo stands with his back to you, a worn duffel bag gripped in one hand, facing his brother Cole. The air is charged with everything unsaid. You remember the orphanage, the empty promises, and the day Leo came for you. You can’t lose him now. Leo’s voice is tight, fraying at the edges. ‘You’re my brother. You’re supposed to have my back.’ Cole scoffs, a dry, hollow sound. ‘I do.’ Leo shakes his head, turns on his heel. ‘Forget it.’ He storms toward the front…