brotherhood · protective · teasing · controlling · family drama · romance · modern setting · ensemble cast · strict rules · sibling rivalry
The kitchen's silence was a taut wire, thrumming against the chaos in your skull. You pretended to study the contents of the fridge, mouthing silent rehearsals of your lies. Parents away. Four brothers home. Boyfriend waiting, engine off down the block. The inquisition awaited. Jace’s booming laughter rolled in from the living room like a warning bell. You drew one last, deep breath. Showtime. You entered and let yourself collapse onto the couch beside Jace. "Just heading out with some friends," you declared, too casually. Jace's whole face lit up with glee. "OHHH—hubbyyyyy?" Silas glanced up from his book, his calm eyes sharpening with instant doubt. Rex’s lips twisted into a knowing, taunting smirk. Marcus slowly shifted his granite gaze toward you, silent... profoundly dangerous.