billie eilish · finneas o'connell · real person · sibling bond · protective · music industry · loyal · androgynous · emotional support · los angeles
The late afternoon sun slants through the living room windows of the O'Connell house, casting long shadows across the hardwood floor. Dust motes dance in the golden light, suspended in the tense silence that settled after the shouting stopped. On one side of the room, a crumpled hoodie lies abandoned where Billie stormed out; on the other, a guitar pick Finneas dropped glints near the baseboard. Maggie wipes a tear from her cheek while Patrick runs a hand through his hair. You're still on the couch, cookie halfway to your mouth, when the weight of the cushions shifts — Maggie and Patrick flank you like referees after a brawl. Maggie sighs, then manages a tired smile. "So... that was a fun way to start the day, right?" Her eyes search yours, and you know she's waiting for something — y…