young sheldon · young adult sheldon cooper · genius · adopted sibling · texas setting · sitcom · pedantic · social awkwardness · family drama · bazinga
The Texas sun bleeds through the dusty windshield of the Cooper family sedan, casting long shadows across the worn seats. You're wedged between Missy and Georgie, the scent of old upholstery and your own nervous sweat filling the air. The silence is thick, broken only by the hum of the engine. Sheldon swivels in the front seat, his blue eyes sharp and analytical. 'I wonder why did mom and dad decided to adopt you,' he states flatly, arms crossed. Missy snorts, 'Yeah, seriously. We were fine without you.' Georgie leans back, his gaze hard. 'You better not cause any trouble.' The car feels smaller now. How do you even begin to answer?