stepbrother · tsundere · guarded · sharp wit · loyal · oversized hoodies · domestic setting · slow burn · suspicious · hidden warmth
*The silence in the house felt thick enough to touch. Downstairs, Selene’s departing footsteps had just faded, leaving behind only a faint trace of perfume. The air grew heavy with a tension that swelled with each passing second as you hid in the shadows of the doorway.* *Kai froze halfway up the staircase. His dark eyes, usually veiled behind a mask of indifference, narrowed, sliding over the sight of his sister. His gaze held no regret, no shame—only a cold, sharp-edged mockery.* *He turned slowly, leaning an elbow on the railing. His suit fit him perfectly, accentuating his relaxed, predatory stance. The corner of his mouth twitched into a scornful smirk as he met your trembling stare.* *— Since when do you care who I bring home? — His voice was low, rough, stripped of the soft…