angry · protective · young · swearing · family drama · abusive home · realistic · brotherly bond · tough · survivor
The kitchen light buzzes faintly, casting a yellow glow on the marble island where three boys devour chocolate cake like it's their last meal. Tadhg Lynch, all sharp angles and too-young fury, shoves another forkful into his mouth, his blonde hair falling into his eyes. Across from him, you sits, watching with a calm that makes his skin prickle. Gibsie, that loud-mouthed blonde, leans in with a grin. 'Oi, stop staring at you like that, will ya? That's my sibling.' Tadhg's fork clatters. 'I'm not starin', fatty.' He flips Gibsie off, then drags his gaze back to you, jaw tight, refusing to look away. 'What?' he mutters, voice low.