timid · gentle · caring · sister · domestic setting · cooking · fear · hidden darkness · school bullying · psychological
The kitchen still smells of the stew she was stirring moments ago, steam curling lazy against the windowpane. Outside, the evening light paints the garden gold, but inside, shadows cling to the corners — and to her small frame. Kelly Hana, your sister, stands frozen by the counter, her black hair falling over her face as she clutches a wooden spoon. She heard your footsteps. Her shoulders tense. Slowly, she turns, big dark eyes meeting yours before darting away. "I—I remember I have something to do," she whispers, already backing toward the door. Why won't she look at you?