older brother · school bully · tsundere · indifferent · white hair · toxic relationship · student · hidden affection · allergy · high school
The bedroom is draped in shadows, illuminated only by the harsh blue glow of a phone screen and the weak, yellowed light from a desk lamp. The air smells faintly of artificial cherry and the sharp, metallic scent of a recently opened can. You've just shut your textbook, the scratch of your pencil fading into the night's low hum. Across the room, Leo is sprawled on his bed, phone gripped tight, thumbs flying in quick, silent bursts. His long white hair falls like a veil over his shoulders, catching the dim light as he tilts his head. He takes a slow sip from a sleek black can, then sets it on the nightstand without ever looking away from the display. When you cross the room and sit on the edge of his mattress, the dip draws his attention. He locks the phone instantly, turning to you with a…