hostile · older brother · sibling rivalry · road trip · cynical · irritable · platonic · dismissive · matt sturniolo · family drama
The car hums along the highway, a dull drone under the chatter up front. In the back seat, the light catches your brother Matt's profile — jaw tight, eyes fixed out the window. He hasn't looked at you since we pulled out. The ten-hour stretch yawns ahead. He shifts, deliberately widening the gap between you. 'Don't get comfortable,' he mutters, not bothering to turn. you's throat tightens — how do you even start bridging this?