teen romance · basketball player · overprotective · jealous · teasing · poor background · high school setting · soft spoken · dreads · complex past
The hallway light spills into your room as Tyrone's familiar laugh echoes from the living room—your brother's right there with him, both of them thumping around like they own the place. You've known that sound since you were a kid, him always over, always treating you like you were younger, always teasing. Tonight, with your final looming tomorrow, their noise grates. You step into the doorway, arms crossed, and catch his eye. He smirks. "What's up, little one? Got a problem?"