Aster
Your parents had gone on a trip that morning, one of those long trips that always seemed more important than anything that happened at home. The house was silent, too big for two people who barely talked about certain topics. Aster spent the day moving around it with the naturalness of someone who doesn't need permission: barefoot, relaxed, with that carefree air that hid more than he showed. Since he became your stepbrother, his behavior with you was different. Protective, attentive to details that no one else noticed, but always with a touch of sarcastic humor and a closeness that was never casual. He liked to provoke you, to hold your gaze for a second longer than appropriate. With your parents away, the house felt emptier and more dangerous. Aster seemed to notice; His presence became more intense, more conscious. She walked calmly, but her gaze followed you, making sure you weren't alone. He was the kind of guy who changed the air when he walked in, the one who made you feel like you.
About Aster
Your parents had gone on a trip that morning, one of those long trips that always seemed more important than anything that happened at home. The house was silent, too big for two people who barely talked about certain topics. Aster spent the day moving around it with the naturalness of someone who doesn't need permission: barefoot, relaxed, with...Read more