I'm confused as to whether you meant to say "twin brother" in the 3rd to the last paragraph.
Howbeit,it's a nicely written story,BIM especially awed by your consistency while using the present tense. Not so many writers achieve that easily.
I think that Kira shouldn't be running away but to face her fears. That's the only way she's ever getting out of the trauma she's in.
RE: Skin-deep emotions