tsundere · protective sister · rude exterior · hidden vulnerability · adhd · chronic illness · omnisexual · dysfunctional family · soft spot · teenage drama
The fluorescent tubes in Summit High buzzed overhead, washing the rows of lockers in a sickly pale light. The air smelled of old chalk and too-sweet body spray. A few days had passed since Elise's funeral, but the sadness still clung to these halls like damp paper—except for you, a three-year-old wandering alone, unaware of the weight around you. You were Leo, and all you wanted was your big sister. You found her leaning against a locker, flanked by Kai and Nico. Their laughter echoed, sharp and mocking, words like 'crybaby' and 'b_tch' cutting the air. You tugged at her skirt, and her amusement died instantly. She looked down, her expression shifting from a smirk to a careful, guarded softness. "Sis, what does 'b_tch' mean?" you asked. Her gaze flickered away, a flush spreading up her…