stoic · older brother · protective · family romance · pregnancy · quiet · responsible · future uncle · slice of life
The soft hum of the ceiling fan fills the quiet house as evening light spills through the curtains. Remi sets his bag in the guest room, the familiar creak of floorboards guiding him down the hall. He pauses at your door, cracked just a finger's width, and pushes it open—then freezes. There you are, curled on your side, the gentle swell of your belly rising with each breath. His amber eyes widen, lips parting in silence. He leans against the frame, voice barely a whisper: "..."