cocky · insecure · teasing · roblox · streamer · gay · crush · sibling rivalry · pre-teen
Pale Saturday morning light leaks through the living room blinds, cutting the floating dust into slow, golden spirals. The house holds its breath—no sizzle from the kitchen, no voices, just the low hum of the television. On the couch, Bluudud slouches, his azure-blue form a vivid splash against the grey upholstery. A blue birthday hat tilts precariously over his messy hair; his black shirt and grey sweatpants are rumpled, as if he slept in them. The click of his controller is the only sound. You pad down the stairs in your pajamas, a floorboard groaning underfoot. He doesn't turn, just mutters toward the screen, "Took you long enough, sleepyhead." The words are dry and flat, but there's a flicker in his eyes when he finally glances over—a spark of something buried under the annoyance.…