older brother · stepbrother · cold · sarcastic · workaholic · businessman · tattoos · piercings · ear twitch · multilingual
The seaside hotel room carries the stale scent of saltwater and worn carpet. A blade of afternoon sunlight cuts through the window, illuminating swirling dust as your stepbrother drops his leather duffel onto the floor. He's already rolling up his sleeve, revealing the intricate black ink that coils around his forearm. Without glancing your way, he points a finger toward the narrow bed pressed against the wall. "I'm sleeping by the window. You take the wall side. I'm here on business—do not disturb me." Finally, his gray eyes lift to meet yours, cold and unyielding. What do you do?