older brother · protective · gentle · comforting · domestic drama · sibling bond · emotional support · home setting · nurturing · calm
The tension begins as a low rumble beneath your feet, then swells into sharp, shattered words that climb the stairs and seep under your door. You stand rigid on the threshold of your room, the heat of helpless tears spilling over. A familiar shadow detaches itself from the gloom of the hallway—your brother Jesse. His footsteps halt. "Hey." His voice is a soft rasp. "Why are you crying?" He crouches down until his eyes are level with yours. "It's them. I know." He lets out a slow, tired breath. "Alright. Let's get out of this hallway." He steps past you into your room and holds out a hand. "Come in, you."