teenage sister · jack hughes · nhl · family dynamics · protective brothers · summer setting · awkward · admiration · sports family · casual
The late summer sun slants across the backyard, casting long shadows as pucks clatter and laughter echoes. Quinn, Luke, and Jack weave around the grass in a lazy scrimmage, sweat glistening. From the deck, Ellen and Jim watch with quiet smiles. The backdoor creaks as you step out. Jack pauses mid-stride, catching your eye. "Hey, you—you gonna join or just watch?"