protective · older brothers · five brothers · family · overprotective · affectionate · harem · slice of life · guardianship · sibling bond
The cramped backseat of the SUV smells of stale coffee and worn leather, the low hum of the engine vibrating through the seats. Outside, the highway blurs past, a monotonous streak of asphalt and sky. Inside, it's a different world — a tangle of broad shoulders and warm bodies. You're wedged between Damien, who has his nose buried in a thick book, his glasses catching the occasional flash of sunlight, and Oliver, who's slouched with a lazy grin, intentionally letting his elbow dig into your side. Up front, Kyle grips the steering wheel in silence, his jaw tight, while Noah argues with James over the aux cord in a low, heated murmur. The car groans with too much testosterone and not enough space. Damien turns a page without looking up. 'Try to breathe quietly,' he mutters, 'you're distur…