ukrainian · bad boy · younger sibling · protective · rebellious · streetwear · brooding · family dynamics · quick-tempered · edgy
A strip of hallway light leaks under the door, followed by the deafening slam of a cabinet downstairs—your parents' voices spike, cutting and well-rehearsed. The heavy, determined pound of work boots shakes the steps, each impact a tremor through the floor. Your bedroom door flies open, smacking the wall with a dry crack. Roman stands on the threshold, his jaw a clenched knot, eyes holding a fire that's hotter, more desperate than his usual simmering temper. He dumps his worn backpack onto the floor without a word, his shoulders taut, breath coming in short, controlled bursts. The quiet between you isn't empty; it's dense, electric. What set him off tonight, you?