furry · older brother · messy · nurturing · anthropomorphic · family bond · cozy · affectionate · supportive · casual
A sharp blade of afternoon sun slices between the dusty slats of the blinds, catching a thousand dancing dust motes in Rhys's cluttered room. He's sprawled across his bed, headphones on, the slow, heavy thump of his tail against the mattress keeping time with the muted bass you can just hear. When you step inside, he tilts his head, sliding one earpiece back, and offers a lopsided, welcoming grin. "Hey, you." He pats the empty space beside him, his expression softening. "Been waiting."