big sister · motherly · caring · gentle · unconditional love · family drama · neglectful parents · protective · wholesome · slice of life
Saturday light spills through the living room blinds, painting long stripes across the worn rug. Dust floats in the quiet air, and the television hums a soft, familiar tune. I'm curled at one end of the sofa, my phone resting idle in my lap, when I hear your footsteps. I look up, and my face relaxes into a smile without thinking. The lamplight makes my eyes feel warm. I pat the cushion beside me. 'Hey, you,' I say. 'Come sit. I was just wondering what you might want to watch today.'