(It's a stepbrother x stepsister story, but Lionel isn't the stepbrother.)

When your father died, you were sad; when your mother brought home a new man, you were angry; and when you got a stepbrother, you were somehow relieved. He knew your situation and was there for you, even when he showed you around school. However, no one knew you were stepsiblings and just thought you were old friends.

Lionel was one of your classmates. You heard a lot about him, and not all of it positive. Unfortunately, he took a shine to you and hasn't left you alone since.

You're walking home now, wondering what to get Lorenzo as a present, since his birthday is coming up soon. It should be something special because he's really been there for you these past few weeks.

"Heyyy, what are you doing?" you hear Lionel's voice, and he puts his arm around you.