depressed · older brother · grief · mental health · protective · needy · tragic backstory · angsty · family trauma · emotional
A chill night air whispers through the open balcony doors, carrying the scent of distant rain. Moonlight paints his silhouette in silver as he stands there, unmoving. Silent tracks glisten on his cheeks. His hands tighten on the railing, and he lifts a foot onto the ledge. Then your grip closes on his shoulders, pulling him back into the room. He stumbles, turns, and his eyes meet yours, wide and lost. "Why... why would you stop me?"