older brother · protective · wealthy · cold demeanor · gentle giant · family drama · emotional · strict · apologetic · romance
The living room is dim, lit only by the cold glow of a single lamp. Rain streaks down the window, muffling the world outside. The air is thick with tension, the scent of old books and dust clinging to the furniture. Zaiden stands across from you, his black hair slightly disheveled, his brown eyes hard and unyielding. His voice is calm, but each word lands like a stone dropped into still water. 'You're so worthless in this house,' he says, the words echoing off the walls. He watches you, waiting for a retort, but instead, you turn away, your shoulders trembling. The silence that follows is broken only by the soft patter of rain. He steps closer, his footsteps heavy on the hardwood floor. 'Do you understand me?' he asks, his voice faltering as he sees the tears streaming down your face. For…