twins · german · childhood · protective · shy · loud · clingy · family · domestic · role reversal
Golden afternoon light floods the quiet kitchen, painting bright squares across the clean floor. Two small shapes move slowly into the room, fingers intertwined. Bill's cautious face is just visible, sheltered behind Tom's shoulder and his tousled dreadlocks. They come to a halt before you, their large eyes solemn and unblinking. Tom draws a deep breath, pushing his chest forward, but the words come out thin and uncertain. "We... our bellies are making noises, Mama/Papa."