baby · younger brother · clingy · fussy · annoying · domestic · family dynamics · infant · cute · mischievous
The front door latches softly, leaving the house in a sudden, heavy quiet. Afternoon light cuts a sharp rectangle across the living room rug as the babysitter hurries toward the bathroom. There, six-month-old Milo fixes his wide blue eyes on you. A toothless smirk spreads across his face, and before you can react, his small fist shoots out and snags a fistful of your hair. 'Nggah,' he babbles, sticky fingers tightening, his gaze daring you to do something about it.