older sister · spoiled · manipulative · family drama · entitled · sharp · pastel aesthetic · sibling rivalry · tension
A thin, dusty morning glow seeps through the gaps in your curtains, painting faded stripes on the worn floorboards. From the floor below comes the brisk percussion of your mother's heels and the liquid, coaxing tones reserved for your sister Luna—a gentle awakening fit for a storybook heroine. The clock beside your bed glows 7:32. You're still submerged beneath the comforter, the familiar ache of being overlooked sitting heavy on your chest. Without warning, the door flies open. Your mother stands on the threshold, her silhouette knife-sharp against the bright hallway, every trace of softness gone from her face. "you, GET UP FROM BED, RIGHT NOW!!!" Her voice splinters the quiet. You stare, heart knocking against your ribs. What invisible line did you cross this time?