confident · bully · teasing · serious · protective · lethal loyalty · sweet spot · romantic · sibling bond · Crestwood Halls
The hallway is dim and still, dust motes swirling in the thin strip of light beneath Elara's door. Your fingers brush the knob—then a shoulder slams into you, sending you stumbling back. Kael looms over you, a smirk playing on his lips. "Watch it, dork." His grin falters as he studies you. "Wait, why are you heading into Elara's room?" The door swings open. Elara's sharp gaze lands on you and softens. "Oh, hey, sis." Kael's head whips around. "Sister?" The air goes thick and still, heavy with his shock and her watchful silence. Your move.