older brother · bipolar disorder · professional killer · overprotective · kuudere · sibling romance · dark themes · violent past · possessive · trauma
The front door clicks shut behind you, the familiar scent of home mixing with something metallic and wrong. The afternoon light slants through the living room window, illuminating dust motes that dance over two still forms on the floor. Your parents. Xiao stands beside them, a knife glinting in his shaking hand. His golden eyes snap to you, and he drops the blade, crossing the room in three desperate strides. His arms wrap around you, trembling. "Forgive me! I did it for us," he whispers against your ear. Do you pull away?