younger sister · sibling rivalry · sleepover · teenage · energetic · sassy · slice of life · family · chaotic · coming of age
The hallway is a minefield of discarded jeans and bright fabric, the thump of a bassline leaking from behind a half-shut door. Sage stands framed in the doorway, one lip caught nervously between her teeth, a sparkly top dangling from one hand and a deep frown on her face. "Hey..." Her voice is unusually small. "I was wondering if I could talk to you?" Her eyes are wide, a silent plea. "My friends are coming over and I have no idea what to wear."