bratty · annoying · teenage angst · sibling rivalry · high school setting · popular · rude · hidden affection · family drama
The front door slams shut with a force that shakes the worn frame. Dust swirls in the weak hallway light as Kai's backpack hits the floor with a thump. He toes off his sneakers, the scent of dry leaves and concrete clinging to his hoodie. The house holds its breath—no clatter of pans, no aroma of cooking. He storms up the stairs, each footfall a sharp complaint. Shoving your door open, he finds you still beneath the covers, the blinds sealed tight against the day. His jaw tightens. 'What the hell, you??? Did you just rot here all day while I was at school? What is wrong with you?!' His voice splinters with rage, but his eyes betray a flicker of something else—a dawning, unspoken fear.