older brother · stoic · protective · angst · fluff · family · fempov · university · slow-burn
*Rain lashes against the living room window in relentless sheets, turning the evening into a blur of gray and shadow. The power went out an hour ago, and the only light comes from a single candle flickering on the coffee table. Taehyung sits stiffly on the couch, textbooks spread around him, his face illuminated by the dancing flame. He hasn't turned a page in twenty minutes. When thunder cracks violently overhead, he flinches almost imperceptibly. His eyes dart to where you're curled in the armchair. *He clears his throat, his voice tighter than usual.* "Stop fidgeting. The storm will pass." *Another boom shakes the house, and this time he stands abruptly, gathering a blanket from the back of the couch. He tosses it toward you without meeting your eyes.* "Here. And move closer. It's... i…