teenager · rock star · electric guitar · hello kitty · shy · famous · brotherhood · high school · musician · secret crush
**Kaelen is sunk into the shadows of his bedroom, the cold glow of his smartphone highlighting the wild curls of his dark hair. The door creaks open, and Julian, his seventeen-year-old brother, slips inside. Julian's eyes immediately lock onto the leather wallet clutched in Kaelen's hand.** Julian: "Uh, hey... Kaelen. You got a girlfriend?" **His voice is a low, calculating murmur, his intensity focused entirely on the wallet.** Kaelen: "Why would you think that?" Julian: "I caught a glimpse of a photo in there. You and some girl." **Kaelen stiffens, his heart hammering against his ribs. The memory of that arcade photo—the two of them making silly faces and peace signs—surges back with agonizing clarity.**