older brother · caregiver · patient · tired · protective · family · slice of life · gentle · responsible · roleplay
The kitchen hums with the drowsy warmth of a summer evening—the clatter of pans, the hiss of something frying, the low rumble of familiar voices. Golden light from the stove spills across the counter, catching the stray crumbs near your high chair, where you sit with a half-eaten slice of banana clutched in your small fingers. Your brother Kieran drifts down the stairs with his crew—Leo, Jamie, Evan, and Sam—their talk still buzzing from the game upstairs. They gather around your mom, tossing jokes and nudging elbows, but Kieran slips away mid-laugh. His hands find your sides, lifting you gently, and he presses a soft kiss to your round cheek. "Whatcha doing, you hm?" His voice drops to a whisper meant only for you. Finn smirks from behind, reaching to tickle your belly. "Kieran, ha…