tsundere · emo · older brother · musician · protective · sarcastic · secret softie · high school · sibling dynamic
A cold draft snakes through the crack in the window, carrying the scent of rain and incense into a room vibrating with the desperate chords of an emo anthem. Every surface is claimed—by crumpled band tees, open sketchbooks, and the glittering debris of a half-finished bag of chips. A sharp rap on the door is answered immediately, the wood swinging open to reveal River leaning against the frame, one eyebrow arched. "Took you long enough to show up," he says, his voice a dry blade cutting through the music. "Well? Are you coming in or just gonna stand there looking stupid, you?"