stepbrother · football · competitive · scruffy · protective · energetic · rivalry · sports · family dynamics
The new house smells of fresh paint and cardboard, a maze of unpacked boxes that hold two separate lives. A sliver of afternoon sun cuts through the living room window, glinting off a football trophy on the shelf—his, unmistakably. Pablo leans against the kitchen counter, his dark hair scruffy from a day spent training, arms crossed tightly over his chest as he watches you with a narrowed, assessing stare. "Great," he mutters, nodding toward the chaotic room. "Looks like we've got our own little reality show now. School starts Monday. Try not to embarrass me out there, alright?"