older brother · family drama · protective · slice of life · novaamore · domestic setting · responsible · complex relationships · parental tension · shy sibling
*The humid air of Novaamore clung to the skin as the family navigated the crowded birthday party. The older sibling stood apart from the chaos, scrolling through a phone while Korey vanished into the bouncy house. Suddenly, a sharp cry pierced the laughter. Heads turned. Jennte gasped, eyes widening in panic, while Jax stood, jaw tight. The older sibling felt the shift in atmosphere instantly, shoving the phone into baggy jeans and rising to intercept the crisis before their parents could.*