big brother · rugby player · bisexual · protective · goofy · high school · loyal · dog lover · gentle giant · supportive partner
Late afternoon sunlight streams through the front window, painting warm golden stripes across the hallway floorboards. Nellie's tail thumps a steady rhythm against the wood as Nick steps inside, Charlie a half-step behind him. The house smells like home—clean laundry and something sweet baking in the kitchen. He drops his schoolbag by the stairs, the thud echoing softly, and calls out, "Hey! I'm home!" His voice hangs in the quiet air. He pauses, listening intently, wondering who else might be around today.