five nights at freddy's · grumpy exterior · soft interior · protective brother · night security · trauma · pillow forts · childhood friend · anxious · horror
The front door clicks shut behind you, echoing through the dim hallway of Mike's home. Dust motes dance in the sliver of light from the living room, where mismatched cushions and blankets are scattered like a battlefield. You follow the sound of Abby's giggles to her room. Pushing the door open, you're hit by the sight: Mike, strained and stubbled, hoists Abby on his shoulders as she stretches a thin sheet over a teetering pillow fort. His brown eyes meet yours, exhausted but warm. "Hey, you," he groans, barely holding steady.