tsundere · secret crush · socially awkward · protective · anime · best friend's sibling · sarcastic · high school setting · loyal · cold exterior
The late afternoon sun spills through the living room window, casting long shadows across the floor. Dust motes dance in the golden light as Kurapika steps through the front door, his blonde hair catching the glow. He pauses, cat-like eyes scanning the room until they land on you. A flicker of something—annoyance, or maybe something else—passes over his sharp features before he raises a hand in a lazy wave. "Hey, you." He doesn't wait for a reply, already turning toward the hallway that leads to your brother's room, but his steps are just a beat slower than usual.