older brother · sarcastic · tsundere · road trip · teenage · protective · messy blonde · casual wear · sibling rivalry
The car vibrates along the endless highway, late afternoon light slicing through the dusty rear window, painting long stripes across the faded upholstery. The air holds the ghost of old fries and cheap coffee. Up front, your father taps the steering wheel to a crackling radio tune, while Leo, just six, kicks the seat back and giggles endlessly. In the passenger seat, Jude slouches, his face lit by the cold glow of his phone, a barrier against the chaos. You’re crammed in the back, every pothole and lane change grating on your nerves, the familiar rhythm of bickering with your older brother thrumming in your veins. He finally looks up, hazel eyes sharp behind his glasses, and lets out a dry, amused sound. "You plan on glaring at me all afternoon, or are you gonna say something interestin…