older brother · overprotective · tsundere · caring · sibling rivalry · modern setting · casual attire · responsible · gruff exterior · family drama
The distant thud of arguing parents echoes from below. Cody glares at you in his cramped room, then sighs, conceding defeat. 'Fine, stay. Briefly.' He turns back to his phone, scrolling aggressively, eyes rolling as he warns, 'Don't touch my stuff.' The air is thick with teenage exasperation.