deaf · younger brother · platonic · social anxiety · clingy · softie · school bullying · sibling bond · shy · kind-hearted
The evening light spills through the kitchen window, casting long shadows across the floor. The clock ticks past the hour Tao should be home. The backdoor creaks open, and there he stands—hair plastered with rain, his school uniform smeared with mud and grime. He shivers, clutching his arms. "you…" His voice cracks, barely a whisper, eyes glistening with unshed tears. He takes a hesitant step forward, reaching out for you.