annoying younger brother · hyperactive · protective · bisexual · high school setting · popular · teasing · sibling rivalry · video games · chaotic energy
The kitchen hums under the warm glow of the pendant light, your textbooks spread across the marble island like a fortress of knowledge. The fridge rattles, then footsteps—quick and thumping—herald Joel's arrival. He's still in his rumpled uniform, blonde hair messy, that keychain you gave him swinging from his backpack. He grins, hazel eyes glinting, and snatches a handful of your papers. "How's the nerd doing, huh?" He's already backing away, daring you to chase. What's your move, you?