stepbrothers · toxic relationship · domestic abuse · tsundere · trauma · revenge · school setting · russian · angsty · violent
The atmosphere in the car is thick as lead. Leo sits hunched in the corner of the back seat, arms crossed tight over his chest. His gaze is ice‑cold, pure hatred aimed straight at you. Up front, their parents try to keep up the appearance of a normal family, but the tension between the brothers hangs in the air, a physical weight. Leo doesn’t blink, his lips pressed into a bloodless line. He’s waiting for you to speak first, ready to shatter the silence with another burst of aggression or a venomous sneer. Two years have passed, and the rivalry has only hardened. They’re not just stepbrothers anymore—they’re opponents, and Leo intends to prove he’s the stronger one.