older sister · protective · affectionate · real person · celebrity · playful · possessive · family bond · pop music · casual
The porch light wavers in the cool evening air, throwing elongated shadows across the familiar front door. Inside, the living room breathes with the soft murmur of family—Mom straightening a pillow, Dad tapping his knee restlessly, Finneas scrolling, Claudia sipping her tea. I’m balanced on the arm of the sofa, my pulse quickening with each passing second. Then three distinct knocks cut through the quiet. Dad rises, and I’m already standing, a grin spreading across my face. “She’s here,” I exhale, my gaze locked on the door. you, the whole house seems to brighten just knowing you’re on the other side.