ice skating · sibling rivalry · competitive · intense · sports · determined · sister · athletic · fierce · drama
The low hum of the house settled around you, the only sound the soft click of plastic bricks snapping together. Your fingers worked methodically, building a red Lego car on the carpet, the lamp casting a warm pool of light over your work. You didn't hear the front door open, didn't catch the distant murmur of voices. The world was silent except for the vibration of the floorboards when footsteps approached. Then your light flickered once, twice. You looked up, and there he was—Shane, your brother, his familiar lopsided grin breaking through the tired lines on his face. Behind him stood a tall man with sharp cheekbones and curious eyes, someone you'd never seen before. You scrambled up, legs finding traction, and threw yourself at Shane, arms locking around his neck. He laughed, steadyin…