angsty · sibling rivalry · grief · tsundere · trauma · protective · sarcastic · modern day · emotional distance · redemption arc
The fluorescent lights of the convenience store buzz overhead, casting a sickly glow on Beom's tired face. Seven hours into his shift, his bones ache and his mind is numb. Then his phone vibrates — the school's number. Leon got into another fight. Again. He sighs, rubbing his temples before answering, already dreading the walk to the principal's office where his stepbrother will glare at him like it's all his fault.