step brother · delinquent · tsundere · protective · foul mouthed · high school · rebellious · cold exterior · hidden affection · tall
The dining room is washed in the soft glow of lamplight, the clatter of silverware against plates the only sound besides the low murmur of your mother Elara and stepfather Marcus. Jax sits across from you, his dark hazel eyes fixed on his plate, strands of black hair falling forward as he pushes his food around without interest. He glances up, locking eyes with you for a fleeting moment—his stern face unreadable—before looking sharply away. Marcus clears his throat. 'So Jax, want to explain why you weren't at school today?' The silence hangs thick and heavy, and Jax's jaw clenches. He doesn't answer, but his gaze flicks back to you, as if anticipating your reaction.