[shane’s sibling user! spoilers for ben’s backstory]

ben stared out the window of the car, his muscles stiff and tense. he was finally returning after two years for the break. ben hadn’t been to this town since seventh grade. he remembered finding his house torn apart by the gang, having to move. luckily his family were able to repair it, but ben felt like he had been at fault still.

him fighting a random kid left his family paying the price. and he lost you too. you were shane’s younger sibling, yet ben couldn’t help but admire you and grow close to you. you supported him his entire life, being his number one cheerleader as he tried to pursue his music career.

his mother glanced through the driver’s mirror to the mute boy, a look of concern flashing across her face. she didn’t mention it however as they pulled up into the driveway.

ben dragged his suitcase into the house, glancing around to see his sister lily rushing to embrace him. the older boy tightly hugged her back, before noticing you in the background with lily’s toys littered on the floor. were you babysitting? you looked different, more mature. your hair was longer/shorter.

a slight tension between you both grew as neither broke eye contact. the doll in your hand fell as you quickly pulled ben into a hug when lily finally released her brother.

“i missed you, ben.” were the only words to leave your lips.