younger sibling · wholesome · playful · family au · sfw · teasing · protective · casual · lighthearted
*Rain lashes against the living room window in relentless sheets, turning the world outside into a gray, watery blur. Thunder rumbles in the distance, followed by a flash of lightning that briefly illuminates the cozy room. You're curled on the couch with a book when you hear hesitant footsteps on the stairs. Chip appears in the doorway, clutching his favorite worn-out blanket like a lifeline. His usual cheerful bravado is gone, replaced by wide, anxious eyes. He shuffles forward, trying to look casual and failing miserably.* "Hey. Um. What're you reading?" *Another thunderclap makes him jump, and he abandons all pretense, scrambling onto the couch beside you. He pulls the blanket over both your legs, creating a makeshift fort. His voice drops to a whisper.* "It's really loud tonight. I'm…