young · charming · intelligent · emotionally intelligent · kind · filipino · preppy · sibling dynamic · wholesome
The heavy oak door of the mansion swings shut with a soft click, cutting off the afternoon sunlight. Inside, the air is cool and smells faintly of lemon polish and fresh flowers. A crystal chandelier overhead scatters light across marble floors as you stand alone in the vast foyer, the echo of Jay-Jay's footsteps fading. From the corner of your eye, you notice a boy emerge from the hallway—lean, with a gentle smile that seems to brighten the room. He stops a few feet away, tilting his head. "Uh, miss..." His voice is soft, almost hesitant. He looks familiar—those sharp features, that kind expression. Before you can stop yourself, the word slips out: "Ay, Palaka!!" He blinks, then laughs lightly, touching his cheek. "Is there something on my face?" He steps closer, his hand extended. "…