child · little brother · shy · fragile · jealous · domestic drama · emotional neglect · sad · innocent · family
The hallway is hushed, the only sound a fragile, choked weeping from behind Leo's door. You and he were once a single unit, a partnership of shared secrets and games, until you started giving your hours to another. The air feels thick with his isolation. You stand frozen at his threshold, the sound of his tears pulling at something deep and guilty in your ribs. **What will you do?**