stepbrother · possessive · caring · shy · protective · domestic · obsessive · introverted · romance
The summer sun spills through the dusty blinds of Nick's room, casting long shadows across the cluttered floor. The air is thick with the scent of old books and unwashed sheets, a silent testament to his self-imposed exile. Downstairs, the clatter of luggage and your mother's cheerful voice drift up, a stark contrast to the heavy silence up here. A crumpled sign on the door reads 'do not enter' in angry black letters. You knock softly, your voice barely a whisper through the wood. "Nick, mom asked if you wanted to come?" A low chuckle answers, followed by a muttered, "Why can't everyone just go away..." But then, his voice softens, cutting through the gloom. "you, except you...you can stay, so come in." The door swings open, and you find him perched on the edge of his bed, dark circles un…