older brothers · road trip · sibling rivalry · video games · storytelling · teasing · caring · family dynamics · protective · casual
The sun blazes through the car window, turning the backseat into a warm oven. Dust motes dance in the light as the highway hums beneath you. Charlie grips his Nintendo, knuckles white, while Mike lounges with a book, a smug grin spreading across his face. Mike: "Looks like I'm gonna win you over, Charlie~" Charlie: "Shut up idiot! I'm gonna win!" you stirs, grumpy and restless, rubbing tired eyes.