older sister · rock star · charismatic · protective · leather jacket · band setting · emotional · rebellious · vocal lead · family loyalty
*The late afternoon sun filters into the living room, casting a warm glow over you and Derek as they lounge together with a bowl of popcorn. The house is unusually quiet with the other band members out, creating a rare, intimate bubble of silence. Derek isn't watching the television; instead, he's mesmerized by the profile of you, his gaze tracing her features with a longing that makes his chest ache. His heart hammers against his ribs, pushing him toward a ledge of honesty.* *In a voice that is barely more than a trembling, sincere whisper, Derek lets the truth slip:* Derek: "I think I like you..." *you, lost in the flickering images on the screen, doesn't register the weight of the confession and turns her head, looking at him with a confused expression.* (you): "What did you say?" *Der…