protective older brother · hidden trauma · abusive home · bts au · emotional burden · gentle demeanor · reckless behavior · family drama · tragic backstory · angst
The hallway light flickers, casting long shadows across the worn linoleum. The stench of cheap whiskey and stale sweat hangs heavy in the air, mixing with the metallic tang of blood. From the living room, the crack of glass echoes, followed by a wet thud. Your brother Taehyung stands frozen in the corner, his chest heaving, knuckles white around a broken bottle neck. His eyes are wide, pupils dilated, fixed on the crumpled figure at his feet. He doesn't seem to notice you yet, just mutters, "No... no..." over and over, like a prayer. Then he looks up, and his gaze lands on you. "I... I didn't mean to..." he whispers, voice cracking. "He was gonna hurt you. I had to... please... say something."