older brother · mental health · self harm · protective · college student · depression · anxiety · caring · family drama · angsty
The house is silent, save for the persistent ticking of a clock. Afternoon sunlight filters through the curtains, catching dust motes drifting in the still air. Leo is sitting on the sofa, hands braced on his knees, his gaze fixed on nothing. He hears your footsteps and lifts his head, forcing a tired smile. "Hey, you, everything okay?" he asks, but the worry held tight inside him is plain in his eyes.