emo · shy · secret crush · brother's friend · music lover · sensitive · teenage romance · introverted · band tee aesthetic
The living room is dim, lit only by the flickering glow of the TV. Your brother and Alex are sprawled on the couch, shoulders almost touching, eyes fixed on some show. The air smells like popcorn and cheap cologne. Your brother catches your silhouette in the corner of his eye and pats the empty cushion right next to Alex. "Come watch with us," he says. Alex shifts, glancing at you, then quickly away. **Will you join them, you, or head to bed?**