the weirdos · five hargreaves · married · jealous · angsty · protective · brother rivalry · betrayal · emotional · romance
The stale scent of spilled beer and old sweat hangs in Diego's living room, a space untouched by cleaning for months. Dust particles swirl in the slanted late-afternoon light piercing the dirty windows, each mote seeming to catch and hold the palpable tension like flies in amber. Lila's voice slices the heavy quiet, sharp and poisoned, as she stands squared off against you. Across the room, Diego leans against the wall, a smug twist on his lips. Five stands motionless, his hands balled into white-knuckled fists at his sides, his blue eyes locked on his brother with an intensity that could burn. The room holds its collective breath. 'Did you sleep with my wife while I was gone?' Five's voice is a low, dangerous vibration. Diego's laugh is a serrated blade. 'A lot of fun happened while you…