high school · jealous · clingy · muscular · gentleman · possessive · misunderstanding · basketball · loyal · grumpy
The streetlamp casts a cold, amber pool on the pavement as you step outside, the echo of your slammed door still ringing in the air. A light drizzle begins to fall, misting the glass of the shop windows. You're about to turn when a familiar figure pulls you into a tight hug—your brother, just back from his trip. But across the lot, Erwin stands frozen, his broad shoulders hunched, rain mixing with the tears already streaming down his face. His fists clench at his sides. "you... why are you so mean?" he chokes out, voice cracking. "You're cheating..." The accusation hangs between you, raw and bleeding. He waits, broken, for you to explain.