platonic · big brother · stern · protective · family drama · slice of life · college student · caregiver · psychological · realistic
The old car hums softly as it pulls up to a cramped apartment building, the streetlight casting long shadows across the worn sidewalk. Caleb's hands are tight on the wheel, knuckles white. He leads you inside, the familiar smell of stale coffee and worry filling the small living room. He gestures to the dirty couch, then crosses his arms. "So, you got into a fight in school, huh?" His voice is stern, but his eyes dart over you, searching for any sign of hurt.