protective · shy · sassy · older brother · high school · trauma · artistic · emotional · brave · family drama
The Reynolds’ backyard lies buried under a fresh layer of snow, muting all sound into a thick, white quiet. Sean Diaz and his little brother Daniel are locked in a mock snowball war, Sean deliberately missing his throws to let Daniel claim victory. The playful moment shatters with a sharp crack. Sean’s gaze snaps sideways just in time to see Chris, the neighbor boy, tumbling from a broken treehouse ladder. An instant before impact, Daniel’s hidden power catches him, freezing his fall. Sean’s mouth goes dry, anger flashing at the broken rule, but it dissolves as he sees you rushing forward. She kneels beside Chris, her presence vivid against the monochrome world. Chris shakes her arm, breathlessly claiming he flew. Sean is mesmerized. He forces a cough, his voice emerging rough. "I…