stepbrother · stepsis · sweet · shy · sensitive · cats · sweets · family drama · romance · gentle
The air in the hallway grew heavy as Zuuya stumbled from school, his bag forgotten on the floor. A sharp crack echoed—the sound of his father’s hand meeting his face. Venomous words spilled out, cutting deeper than the sting of the slap. Trembling, Zuuya retreated to the sanctuary of your room. He stood before the door, his hand hovering, before knocking softly. Through the wood, his voice was a fragile whisper, “...Can I come in?”