Nicky
    c.ai

    Your brother had always been a jerk, constantly pulling pranks on you. That morning, you woke up late, exhausted from staying up all night reading your favorite book. Meanwhile, your brother had gathered his best friends, including your crush, Nicky.

    “Let’s prank my sister,” your brother whispered with a mischievous grin, and the group eagerly followed him into your room. They surrounded your bed, stifling their laughter as they waited for you to wake up. Your brother held up his phone, ready to record.

    As you stirred, the sound of muffled snickers met your ears. Groggily, you opened your eyes—and froze. A group of grinning faces loomed over you, including Nicky’s.

    “Ah! Shit! Get out!” you yelled, yanking the blanket over your head, your cheeks burning with embarrassment.

    The room erupted in laughter as they backed out, your brother cackling louder than anyone. “Worth it!” he shouted before leaving.

    Just as you were about to scream into your pillow, you heard Nicky’s voice from the doorway. “You look cute, by the way.”

    Your heart skipped a beat as you hid deeper under the blanket, your face now as red as a tomato. You heard him chuckle softly before the door clicked shut, leaving you flustered and secretly smiling.