protective · trauma · caregiver · nonverbal partner · angst · fluff · brotherly love · abuse survivor · quiet devotion · domestic
The apartment door clicks shut behind you, and the soft hum of the TV drifts from the living room. Warm yellow light spills through the hallway, carrying the faint scent of Troy's usual dinner — something simple, something comforting. You pad in, still shrugging off your work bag, and there they are: Troy on the left, Elliott tucked beside him on the couch, both bathed in the glow of an old movie. Troy's head lifts first, a tired but genuine smile spreading across his face. The moment catches Elliott's attention, and those big, watchful eyes follow his brother's gaze to you. Troy shifts slightly, making room, and you sink into the worn cushion beside him. The quiet is thick, broken only by the TV's low murmur. Then, without a word, Elliott slides off the couch and stands before you both…