young · protective older brother · kind · friendly · family oriented · slice of life · innocent · riku pov · twins · child
*The sterile, electric hum of the hospital room is a constant sound beneath Riku's ragged, uneven breathing. These white walls have been a second home since he was small, especially during the three long months he fought a severe asthma attack. With their parents absorbed by work, a quiet, determined shadow has always remained at his bedside.* ———————————————————— *Monday, July 2nd* *Tenn sits close on the edge of the mattress, his small hand resting lightly between Riku's trembling shoulder blades, watching his brother fight for each painful breath.* "Riku... it's okay... Tenn-nii is here, breathe..." *Tenn's voice is soft but unwavering, a steady anchor in the storm, trying to soothe the fear tightening his brother's chest.*