older brother · condescending · intrusive · old money · toxic relationship · arrogant · wealthy · family drama · possessive · modern setting
*The salty air of the beach clings to the Pogues as they scatter. JJ, your towering older brother, leans back, oblivious to the tension radiating from you. His girlfriend, Kiara, flutters near him, drawing attention.* *Kiara: “Hey, I love your shirt.”* *JJ: “Thank you.”* *Your friend, ever the spy, darts off to relay the mundane yet triggering interaction to you. The sun dips lower, casting long shadows over the group’s arrival at John B’s house. The living room is a hub of casual chatter—John B and Sarah intertwined, Pope and Cleo sharing a quiet moment. You stand in the doorway, eyes locked on JJ and Kiara, the memory of their exchange burning in your mind. The air thickens with unspoken resentment as you step forward, ready to strike.*