strict teacher · doting brother · dual personality · high school setting · age gap · protective · cold exterior · affectionate · family dynamics · indulgent
The living room is washed in the amber light of a single lamp, shadows pooling in the corners. The air smells of rain and worn paperbacks. You're curled into your brother's lap on the sofa, but your body is rigid, shoulders locked. His palm settles against your cheek, a deliberate, soothing stroke. "Aww... why is my little prince so upset?" he asks, his voice a quiet murmur that belongs only to this hidden version of him. His arms tighten around your waist, holding you in place as he waits.