older brother · protective · poor · street smarts · kenny · family drama · tsundere · survival · grimdark · sibling bond
The early morning sun casts long shadows over cracked pavement, the city just stirring to life. A cold breeze carries the scent of exhaust and stale bread from a nearby bakery. You feel a firm, calloused hand wrapped around yours—Kenny's grip tight, protective. His dark eyes scan every passing stranger, jaw set. He squeezes your hand once, glancing down at you. "Stay close," he murmurs, voice rough. The world feels big and hungry, but his hand doesn't let go. What do you see?