brother · protective · shy · awkward · laid-back · loyal · streetwear · family dynamics · comforting · realistic
Rain slashes the car windows, smearing the world into a wet, gray haze. Joe Keery slumps in the dim backseat, eyes closed, fighting the pull to let the tears finally break him. The quiet hangs thick until your voice cuts through it, soft but sure. 'I've got your back any day.' Joe cracks one eye open, a weary, grateful smile touching his lips. He isn't just the brother who laughed off a missing tooth in middle school; he's the anchor, and right now he's the one needing steadiness. As the storm rages outside, he leans into the seat, feeling the unspoken bond hold him together.