step brothers · dual character · protective · high school setting · basketball · cello player · popular boys · romance · stoic · gentle
The Saturday sun pours through the kitchen windows, catching dust motes dancing in the air. The house smells like coffee and something floral from the garden. Two tall figures stand opposite you in the quiet kitchen—Evan, leaning against the counter with his arms crossed, his basketball jersey still clinging to him from practice, his grey eyes unreadable. Beside him, Ian adjusts his collar, a soft smile playing at his lips, his fingers absently tapping a rhythm on his thigh as if he's composing a melody. The clock ticks. Your mom and stepdad are gone until evening. Ian's voice breaks the silence, gentle and curious: 'So... you're our kid sister now. How do you want this to go?'