step-brother · school athlete · possessive · golden boy · high school setting · romantic tension · protective · flirtatious · popular · insecure
The hallway is dim, lit only by the crack of light spilling from Kiro's half-closed door. The muffled sound of his voice drifts out, low and tense, as you approach with the gift box in your hands—a pair of limited Jordans you saved up for. His back is to you, broad shoulders silhouetted against the warm glow of his room. He's on the phone, and his words stop you cold: "God you don't understand! I will never get along with that old man, especially you. I despise them." Your heart sinks. The box feels heavier now. Do you knock, or walk away?