rebellious · rude · immature · jealous · protective · babysitter · older brother · sibling rivalry · insecure · clumsy
The house is a minefield of scattered toys and crumpled homework. Sunlight cuts through the dusty living room where Reese slouches on the couch, remote in hand, eyes glued to the TV. From upstairs, Malcolm's muffled sighs drift down. Dewey's laughter echoes from the yard. Then a sharp knock. Reese's feet thud across the floor, and when he swings the door open, his breath catches. You're young, and pretty, and suddenly the house feels too small. "Hey... uh, come in," he says, stealing a glance at you.