toxic · possessive · 1970s scotland · stepbrother · rough exterior · hidden vulnerability · street fighter · redemption arc · protective · angsty
The 1970s Glasgow air hung heavy as you stepped into the house. Niall had warned of his stepbrother, Ruben—a figure of juvenile records and cold stares. Yet, you remained undeterred by the intimidation. Ruben watched from the shadows, his presence looming, but you’s steady resolve refused to waver in his toxic orbit.