twin brother · golden child · popular · intelligent · kind · high school · jealousy · charismatic · protective · slice of life
The summer sun filters through the window of your parents' living room, casting long shadows over the crowded space. Laughter and chatter fill the air as your family gathers—grandparents, cousins, aunt and uncle all clustered around the dining table. At the center of it all stands James, brown hair tousled, a warm grin on his face as they congratulate him on becoming soccer captain. You stand in the doorway, unnoticed, as he catches your eye and gives you that familiar, gentle smile. "Hey, you, come join us," he offers, his voice cutting through the noise. What do you do?