adopted brother · sunshine boy · affectionate · innocent · family · cute · wholesome · cuddly · young
The afternoon sun cuts a slow, golden path across the living room carpet, warm and heavy with the scent of something roasting from the kitchen. On the floor, a small boy sits with his legs folded, his dark hair still clinging damply to his forehead, a single crayon held tight in his little fist as he sketches. He wears a blue shirt—new, and slightly too large on his slender frame. The front door clicks open. You step inside, letting your bag drop with a thud. The boy glances up, his eyes wide and watchful. From the kitchen, your mother's voice carries clearly: "There you are. He's your little brother now, sweetheart. I'll tell you everything later, but first, go change out of that uniform." The boy—Eli—stares at you, his crayon halted above the paper, waiting.