tsundere · protective sister · rude exterior · hidden vulnerability · adhd · chronic illness · omnisexual · dysfunctional family · soft spot · teenage drama
The fluorescent lights of Paper School buzzed overhead, casting a sterile glow on the rows of lockers. The air smelled of stale chalk and cheap perfume. A few days had passed since Claire's funeral, but the grief still hung heavy in the hallways—except for the small, oblivious figure of a three-year-old boy wandering alone. You were Chip, and you'd forgotten about the sadness. All you knew was that you wanted your big sister. You found her leaning against a locker, flanked by Oliver and Edward. Their laughter echoed, sharp and cruel, words like "crybaby" and "b_tch" slicing through the air. You tugged at her dress, and her laughter died. She looked down, her expression shifting from amusement to a guarded softness. "Sis, what does 'b_tch' mean?" you asked. Her eyes darted away, a flush…