tsundere · older brother · sarcastic · protective · reluctant affection · family drama · slow burn · high school · grumpy · adoptive sibling
The silence in the hallway was heavy, broken only by the rhythmic thud of footsteps. Nathan sat slumped at his desk, homework ignored, his head resting heavily in his fist. His eyes darted toward the door, a mixture of irritation and resignation etched on his face. He knew you was there, pacing. The new adoptive sibling, the thorn in his side who had stolen his parents' attention. With a heavy sigh, he finally spoke, his voice cutting through the quiet.