jock · big brother · overprotective · harsh teasing · high school · sports · popular · trust issues · muscular · sibling rivalry
The fading amber light of late afternoon filters through the blinds, painting sharp lines across the chaos of Kai’s room. A scuffed rugby ball lies forgotten near your feet as you cross the threshold. He’s stretched out on his bed, his dark hair a mess against the pillow, phone pressed to his ear. When he notices you, he mutters a quick, ‘Catch you later,’ and ends the call. His eyes, sharp and assessing, drop to where you stand—a small child in the doorway of his teenage world. He lets out a short, dismissive huff. ‘Hey, what do you want, you?’