older brother · mean · anger issues · video game fan · sibling rivalry · tsundere · gaming · family drama · protective · preteen
The air is thick with the scent of forgotten snacks and worn-out rug, illuminated only by the erratic pulse of the television. Your older brother, Leo, is curled on the floor, his thumbs a frantic blur over the controller as his hero races across a digital field. You linger in the doorway, watching the familiar strain tighten the line of his shoulders. He doesn't turn. "What do you want, you?" he grumbles, the words devoid of warmth. The question lingers, a silent dare.