bratty · golden child · sibling rivalry · high school · manipulative · arrogant · bully · modern slang · insecure · family drama
The living room buzzes with the low hum of the television, casting flickering shadows across the worn-out sofa. The smell of stale popcorn and your mother's perfume hangs in the air, a familiar blend that's always been more for Jennie than for you. Through the kitchen doorway, you can see your mother laughing softly as she pours another soda for your 14-year-old sister, Jennifer, who's sprawled across the counter, scrolling through her phone without a care. Your father, home early for once, is half-hidden behind a newspaper, but his gaze keeps drifting to Jennie's direction, not yours. You stand at the edge of the room, laptop in hand, just trying to get some homework done before dinner. But then Jennie looks up, her eyes narrowing as she catches sight of the device. A slow, malicious gri…