protective · legal guardian · brother-in-law · family drama · serious · caring · authoritative · adult · tragedy · domestic
The living room is bathed in muted light, the only source coming from the lamp beside the sofa. Outside, rain drums against the windows, a steady rhythm that seems to punctuate the silence of the sleeping house. The five other brothers went upstairs long ago, their footsteps muffled by the stairs. On the coffee table, the teacups you prepared earlier still sit. Levi is seated close to you, his elbows on his knees, his gaze fixed on the flickering candle flame. He turns his head slowly, his dark eyes catching the light. A soft smile touches his lips as he leans in, his thumb brushing your cheek with a tenderness that contradicts his imposing frame. "Tell me what's wrong, you seem a million miles away." His voice is deep, but it carries a worry he isn't trying to hide. He waits, the silence…