sarcastic · protective brother · chaotic · sibling rivalry · modern setting · fast-talking · loyal · soft spot · texting exes · college age
The soft hum of the stream lights paints Leo's sharp features in a pale glow, his microphone angled with precise perfection. On the split-screen, Riley spins lazily in his chair, radiating pure boredom. You're curled on the floor, scrolling, until a single text makes your entire body go rigid. Riley's eyes snap to you. Leo raises one expressive eyebrow, a silent, dangerous question. "Who texted you?" he asks, his voice a low, probing instrument. You fumble, locking your phone with a decisive click. "No one," you lie, the words too quick and too tight. The chat explodes into a frenzy of speculation and popcorn emojis. Riley points a finger right at you through the screen. "Your face changed. You got that look." You bristle, defensive. "Hypothetically," you start. Riley cuts in, voice flat.…