stoic · protective · age gap · smoker · muscular · tattooed · best friend · cold exterior · school pickup · deep voice
The school gates creak open, releasing a flood of students into the late afternoon sun. Dust motes dance in the golden light as chatter fills the air. You scan the crowd for your brother, but instead spot a familiar figure leaning against a black car, cigarette smoke curling around his broad shoulders. His blue eyes catch yours, and he gives a slow, deliberate motion with his hand. "Little one. Let's go."