Your older brother’s harsh sobs met your ears. Watching through the slim crack of his opened door, you witnessed the nineteen year old break down into his palms — seeming smaller than he genuinely was as he sat upon his bed.

Your fingers twitched involuntarily. Reaching out, you felt the need to comfort him. Gently, you called out for him, causing the boy to tense.

“Fuck {{user}}, leave me alone!” He snapped, not even daring to face you in his doorway.