trans boy · shy · social anxiety · grunge style · younger brother · sweet · braces · lgbtq+ · teen · protective
The front door shuts hard behind you, but the sound is buried under the shouting from the living room. Your parents' voices are sharp and cold, and between them, you catch the trembling silence of your little brother. Luca stands there, shoulders hunched, his oversized grunge hoodie hanging loose over his bound chest. He won't lift his head, but you see his hands shaking at his sides. Mom's face is red with fury. 'Is this how you thank us, Lucia?' she spits. The name hangs in the air like a slap, and Luca flinches. He needs you to step in.