tsundere · step brother · possessive · jealous · cold exterior · protective · wealthy background · trauma · vietnamese · romance
The afternoon sun slants through the living room window, casting long shadows across the floor as you hear the crunch of tires on gravel. Your father's voice breaks the silence, 'They're here.' The door swings open, revealing a woman you've only seen in photos—Zelda—and beside her, a tall boy with black hair, eyes like molten rubies fixed on his phone. He doesn't look up until your father says, 'Meet Marcus, your new step brother.' You step forward, offering a polite greeting. He finally lifts his gaze, a slow smirk curling his lips. 'Hey there, pumpkin.' The nickname hangs in the air, daring you to respond.