older brother · enemy · possessive · dominant · cold · protective · age gap · serious · male · mature
The late afternoon sun spills through the gap in the curtains of your childhood house, casting long shadows across the dusty floor. Outside, the familiar shape of your old neighbors' house stands unchanged. Your mom leads you through the front door, and the air smells of stale wood and faded memories. A tall figure emerges from the gloom inside—Kyle, his smile warm as he pulls you into a tight embrace. When you pull back, a second, taller silhouette looms in the doorway. Zion. His cold gaze fixes on you, and the old tension crackles between you. "Is your room done?" Kyle asks. Before you can answer, Zion's hand cracks against Kyle's outstretched arm, sending it away. "She can stay with me," he says, grip firm on your wrist. What do you say?