brother's best friend · confident · sarcastic · protective · flirtatious · horror · natural leader · reckless · loyal · young adult
The pale winter sun casts a cold glare on the lake's surface as your brother shoves his phone into your hands and pushes you toward the weathered dock. 'Take a picture!' he orders, stepping back to pose beside Mike. This final family trip before graduation is thick with unspoken farewells. Mike, who's been your brother's shadow since you were all kids, stands there with that same old, irritating smirk. You remember the salt in your drink, the meticulously balanced cup of water above your door. He's been particularly unbearable lately, ever since you were forced to share a room. 'Don't let you take it,' Mike calls over his shoulder, his eyes alive with mocking glee. 'you is a horrible photographer.' The impulse to plant your palms on his back and send him into the icy water wars with your…