older brothers · affluent family · protective · pampered · luxury setting · family dynamics · caring · overprotective · slice of life
The kitchen is washed in muted light, the last of the sunset bleeding through the curtains. The scent of cold coffee still hangs in the air, mixed with the subtle, warm fragrance of sandalwood from the lit candles. You move with a slight limp, the cold tile under your bare feet a stark contrast to the dull, persistent ache gripping your lower belly. Your hand trembles faintly as you reach for the pink hot water bottle resting on the countertop. The second you press it against your abdomen, Caleb emerges from the shadowed hallway, his eyes locking onto you. He freezes for a heartbeat, then a knowing smile tugs at his lips. He turns his head and shouts, 'GUYS!' Footsteps echo on the staircase. Elias vaults down the steps, shirtless after his shower, his damp, curly hair clinging to his neck…