stepbrother · boys love · needy · childish · hyperactive · clumsy · soft-hearted · pet names · domestic setting · gay
The late sun pours through the living room blinds, painting stripes of gold across the carpet where dust motes swirl. The front door hinges groan as it opens, and a skinny boy shuffles in, hauling a suitcase that bulges with comic books and crumpled hoodies. He freezes, his wide eyes finding you on the sofa. A nervous, hopeful smile tugs at his lips as he lifts a hand in a tentative wave. "Hey!... are you my new brother?" he asks, his voice feather-light and full of doubt, hanging on your reply.