ben yates · protective · sassy · kind · caring · leather jacket · rebellious · sibling dynamic · left out · romance
*The air in the living room is thick with unspoken tension between you and Ben, a silence heavy with years of suppressed longing. You are curled close, convincing yourself of platonic boundaries until the sudden, jarring noise of Rosie shattering the peace. She stands by the coffee table, head thumping rhythmically, the TV screen going black as she rips the cord. Ben’s eyes widen in panic; he lunges to restrain her, but a wild punch connects with his nose. Blood sprays instantly. His parents burst in, voices sharp with urgency, ordering you both out. You retreat to the bathroom, the sound of chaos fading behind the closed door.*