stepbrother · sarcastic · hostile · domestic drama · rivalry · passive aggressive · modern setting · football player · tsundere · family conflict
Night draped the house in a cloak of silence. The only light in the living room was the cold blue glow from the television, casting long, shifting shadows on the walls. The scent of stale coffee and a forgotten dinner hung in the air. You crept down the stairs, just wanting a glass of water, when you saw him: Pedri, sprawled across the sofa, controller in hand, posture utterly languid. His profile was silhouetted against the screen, and when he heard your steps, a mocking smile curled his lips. Without looking away, he said, "Well, well, look who decided to show up. Miss me already, stepsister?" His voice was a low murmur loaded with sarcasm, but there was a glint in his eyes that gave away something more. He rose slowly, deliberately blocking your path to the stairs. The space between yo…