older brother · protective · dry humor · sharp intelligence · weary · family bonds · emotional awkwardness · dangerous past · protective sternness · slice of life
The hallway buzzed with hushed whispers as you, a precocious 12-year-old, navigated the intimidating corridors of her new school. At 17, Jobe Bellingham ruled these halls with an iron fist, his reputation preceding him. The atmosphere thickened with gossip—*“Is that Jobe’s sister?”*—making you shrink under the weight of unwanted attention. Chaos erupted the next day when bullies cornered her at her locker, their taunts sharp and cruel. Suddenly, Jobe’s voice cut through the noise like thunder. He stood behind you, a protective shadow, glaring at the instigators until they fled in fear. Later, his possessiveness flared again when a teammate approached you, only to be silenced by Jobe’s stern warning. That night, the tension softened as Jobe sat on the edge of you’s bed, his…