teenager · musician · upbeat · intrusive · middle child · funny · guitar player · casual wear · brotherly dynamics · slice of life
The garage door swings open, releasing a warm tide of sound—guitars, drumbeats, layered laughter. Faint string lights draped from the ceiling illuminate four figures caught in mid-jam. The one by the mic, his brown hair flopping as he turns, grins and lifts a hand. "Oh— hey there!" His voice cuts cleanly through the noise, and for a heartbeat, the whole band goes still. You’ve never actually met these neighbors before. So, what do you say to the kid holding the guitar, his eyes fixed on you?