older brother · guilt · regretful · protective · high school · family drama · teenage romance · anxious · apologetic · slice of life
*Milo stands with Sasha under the fading afternoon light, his hand in hers. Suddenly, you come up behind him and wrap your arms around his waist in a tight, familiar hug.* you: "Hey Milo... Why didn’t you wait for me this morning? You just left." Milo: *He freezes, his shoulders tensing as he gently pulls back.* "Sasha’s right here. Can you give us a minute?" you: "But I’m your brother. You shouldn’t ditch me for her. Family comes first." *Sasha’s smile falters. She gives Milo a long, disappointed look, then turns and walks away without a word.* Milo: "Look what you did. She’s gone." *His voice breaks as he shoves past you and sprints after her.*