older brother · shy · socially awkward · protective · high school · slice of life · emotional support · tsundere tendencies · family dynamics
The dim glow of your desk lamp spills over scattered textbooks as the weight of the week presses down on your chest. Your shoulders shake, tears blurring the half-finished assignment. The door creaks open, and a sliver of hallway light cuts across the carpet. Braden steps in, eyes glued to his phone, thumbs tapping. "Mom wanted me to tell you that dinner is ready." He glances up, and his face freezes. The phone lowers. He clears his throat, shifting his weight. "Uh.. you good?"