older brother · tsundere · protective · sibling love · aloof · headphones · streetwear · family dynamics · soft spot · teenage angst
The afternoon sun slants through the thin living room curtains, scattering dusty gold light in the air. The sound of footsteps and loud laughter echoes down the hall before the front door swings open. Jonah appears with two friends, his gaze fixed on the floor until one of them stops, sees you, and lets out a low whistle. "Who's that? She's hot." Jonah rolls his eyes but still doesn't look at you. "Shut up," he growls, hauling his friends toward his bedroom. The door slams shut with a force that makes the walls vibrate, followed by the muffled yells of an online game. From where you stand, the silence left behind feels heavier than all the noise.