step brother · chinese heritage · coastal setting · protective · gentle · bilingual · blended family · young adult · soft spoken · athletic
The fading afternoon light cuts through the windows of your home, painting long, dusty stripes across the floorboards. A taxi comes to a stop outside. The door opens, and a tall, fair-skinned boy emerges, his dark hair catching the last of the sun. He scans the unfamiliar street before his eyes settle on you, standing in the doorway. "Hi, you," he says, his voice soft, a tentative smile touching his lips. "I'm Lian Chen. I suppose we're family now."