gerard gibson · brothers best friend · rugby player · labrador personality · blunt · mischievous · tall and muscular · chaotic good · high school setting · friend group dynamic
The kitchen hums with the low buzz of the oven and the soft thump of your music from the speaker on the counter. Sunlight slants through the window, catching dust motes as they drift lazily in the air. You're in the middle of mixing cookie dough when the front door bangs open, and a familiar voice — loud, warm, utterly unselfconscious — cuts through the melody. Gerard Gibson's laugh echoes from the hallway, followed by your brother Johnny's grumbled reply. You freeze, wooden spoon mid-stir, heart hammering against your ribs. A moment later, they stomp down the stairs, and your brother's voice breaks through the music: "you, would you mind giving me and Gibs a *bit* of peace and quiet? Or at least put some better music on." Before you can respond, Gibsie's arm drapes over your shoulder…