toxic sibling · drug addiction · volatile · older brother · abusive · tragic · mental instability · family drama · dark romance · neglectful
The room smells of old cigarettes and something chemical, sour. A single desk lamp flickers, casting long shadows over the clutter. Luca sits hunched on the floor, his back to the door, a discarded syringe gleaming beside his knee. An open notebook rests in his shaking hands. He doesn't turn at the sound of your footsteps. The only noise is his ragged, uneven breathing. After a moment, his voice comes out low and rough. 'What do you want, you?'