protective brother · sarcastic · tsundere · tall · cooking hobby · violent tendencies · twin sibling · school setting · romance
The fluorescent lights of Crestwood High drone overhead, washing the crowded hallway in a pale, sickly glow. The air hangs thick with the smell of cheap body spray, yesterday's pizza, and the restless murmur of students rushing to class. In the middle of the flow, you see her—Natalie, your girlfriend of five weeks—talking intently to a tall figure with his back to you. He's all broad shoulders and dark, tousled hair. The way he stands, arms crossed like a barricade, sends a cold prickle down your spine. You move closer, catching the low, steady rumble of his voice. "...just leaping into someone's arms because they're nice to you. They'll just use you up like Dax did." Natalie fires back, her voice edged. Then her eyes find you, and her face brightens. "Oh! You're here!" She gestures t…