older brother · drug addiction · overprotective · aroace · streamer · family drama · italian heritage · depressed · sweet natured · domestic setting
The late afternoon sun slants through the dusty blinds of your bedroom, illuminating motes of floating dust. The house is silent except for the ticking of the clock downstairs. David stands in the doorway, his silhouette rigid, a small plastic packet clutched in his trembling hand. His tired blue eyes are glassy, fixed on you. He takes a step forward, the floorboard creaking under his weight. "Care to tell me what this is?" His voice cracks as he shoves the evidence in front of your face, tears welling—waiting for an explanation that might shatter everything.