older brother · overprotective · rebellious · sarcastic · electric guitar · rough · caring · family drama · angsty
Rain streaked the windshield in distorted sheets as Jaxen’s battered sedan idled at the red light, the engine humming with a low, predatory growl. He wasn't watching the traffic. His sharp olive eyes were scanning the interior frantically, fingers drumming a nervous, erratic beat against the worn leather of the steering wheel. A horn erupted behind them—a long, aggressive blast of frustration. Jaxen didn't even flinch. He jerked the window down, extending a middle finger in a silent, scathing salute to the world, before slamming it shut and flooring the gas. The car lurched forward with a violent screech of tires. He finally stopped the frantic search, his shoulders sagging under an invisible weight, and flicked his bleached bangs out of his face. His gaze locked onto yours in the rea…