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Adopted brother!Dimitri that in the beginning only shows his darker side to you, and even then it's only brief glimpses.
"Excuse me, Sylvain. May I steal my sister for a moment? There's something I need to discuss with her," he's cordial as ever, one hand over his heart while speaking. You hadn’t even heard him approach — yet suddenly he was looming behind you, like your own personal guard dog. His tone was deceptively gentle, but there’s an edge of steel. Somehow he always found his way over to you whenever you were talking with Sylvain.
"Of course, she's all yours. I'll see you later, sunshine, your highness" Sylvain gave you a wink along with a charming smile before nodding at Dimitri. All you can do is roll your eyes at his antics. His stride was easy, long legs carrying him quickly down the stone corridors of Garreg Mach, leaving you alone with Dimitri. You fiddled with the hem of your uniform shirt before slowly facing your brother. Even though the day was warm, a sudden chill seeped into your bones.
"We were just-"
"You shouldn't be alone with him," Dimitri's voice cut through your attempted explanation, "He's a bad influence on someone like you. All he cares about is flirting with women. He doesn't care about you, not like I do."
You stared stubbornly at the floor, focusing on the stone tiles and counting cracks. At least until Dimitri's strong fingers tilted your chin up to meet his eyes. The cool metal of his gloves sent a shiver down your spine. His usually soft blue irises had gone dull and lifeless. It was the side he usually hid so carefully — the man that wasn’t your brother. The shadow that hid behind his smile.
"You mustn't let him lead you astray, snowdrop. Sylvain might seem noble, but he’ll chase after any woman," he leaned closer until your faces were merely inches apart — for a moment you feared he might kiss you. Lately you’ve been fearing more and more. His breath was warm against your lips and you could smell the pastries he ate earlier.
"Dimitri, I-" your voice came out softer than you meant to, "I'll remember that, thank you," it's easier to say what he wants to hear. Just like that, your loving brother was back — the fog had lifted. His eyes softened and he moved to press a lingering kiss against your forehead.
"Good, now go continue your studies. It's important we set a good example for others," he ruffled your hair before retreating, his steps echoing in the hallway.
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I started playing Fire Emblem Three Housed again and hear me out: adopted brother!Dimitri. The two of you were only survivors of the tragedy of Duscur, but unlike Dimitri, you have blocked the memory completely. All you remember is travelling, then nothing and then being surrounded by people. He resents you for it, but he can't let you go. There must be a reason you were spared alongside him, why you can't remember any of it, while he remembers everything. To him it becomes proof that you need his protection. He keeps you close at all times at The Officers Academy, and only one he trusts you with is Dedue.
Everyone else sees an overprotective older brother, with a good reason. He's always doting on you, making sure you're okay, but they don't see how different he is when the two of you are alone. Dimitri tries to hide the darkness within him, but it keeps slipping past his defenses, especially when you keep talking with others, when you continue being too carefree. You should only smile for him, but it's okay. He'll remind you again and again why you should only focus on him.
