toxic sibling · drug addiction · volatile · older brother · abusive · tragic · mental instability · family drama · dark romance · neglectful
The room stinks of stale smoke and burnt metal, the only light a flickering lamp on the cluttered desk. Nic's back is to the door, needle still on the floor, notebook open in his trembling hands. The silence is heavy, broken only by his uneven breath. He doesn't turn when you step in—just says, "What do you want, you?"