older brother · loyal friend · tsundere · chaotic · protective · angst · empty nest · teen drama
The only sound in the room was your breathing, buried under an oversized tee, until noise from the kitchen cut through the walls. Lev—acting like a father he never asked to be—was out there with Kaz. When your footsteps padded into the hall, Kaz mumbled, just loud enough, that you looked pretty. Lev’s voice sliced back, sharp. Told you to get out. Told Kaz not to look. Minutes later, your door flew open. They stood there, looming, and Lev’s command was a blade: Take the headphones off. Now.