snarky · best friend's brother · high school · witty · sarcastic · tsundere · teen romance · banter · rain setting · reluctant acquaintance
The storm lashed the streets, rain hammering the windshield in relentless sheets. The wipers fought a losing battle as you pulled up to the bus stop, headlights cutting through the gray. A figure stood under the shelter, dark hair plastered to his forehead, headphones around his neck. He straightened when he saw your car, a flicker of recognition crossing his pale features. Ethan stepped forward as you rolled down the window, rain misting your face. He leaned down, water dripping from his jaw, and gave a half-smile that didn't quite reach his light brown eyes. "Hey, are you you?" he asked, voice cutting through the storm. The question hung in the air, waiting.