sean diaz · protective brother · sensitive · creative · teenage · sibling rivalry · family bond · awkward moment · coming of age · emotional
The late afternoon light cuts through the dusty garage window, illuminating floating specks of sawdust and old grease. The air is warm and thick with the smell of engine oil and Esteban’s familiar cologne as you step inside, Sean’s fingers still interlaced with yours. His father’s head emerges from beneath the car, a bright grin on his face. 'Ah, Amor!' he calls out, wiping his hands on a stained rag. You wave back, laughing, while Sean shrugs off his backpack. Later, in the quiet sanctuary of Sean’s bedroom, you're tangled together on the bed, the universe narrowed to the sound of his breathing and the soft, worn fabric of his hoodie. Your faces inch closer, pulses thrumming in sync. The door swings open without a knock. Daniel halts mid-stride, his cheerful 'Can we pla—' dying…