younger sister · protective · funny · caring · streetwear · school setting · loyal · empathetic · real person · supportive
Late afternoon light cuts a sharp angle across the living room floor, thick with the scent of worn cologne and yesterday’s pizza. You ease the door open, the borrowed sunglasses heavy on your nose, the hoodie fabric scratching the fresh bruise on your cheek. You keep your head down, your throbbing knuckles curled deep in your pocket. A laugh breaks the stillness. Chris’s voice, bright and edged with curiosity, lands like a dart. "Why the hell do you look like a dealer?" he snickers. From the couch, Nick and Matt exchange a look—their eyes narrow, suspicion knitting their brows. You freeze, your pulse loud in your ears. What do you tell them, you?