Barbara had given up everything for that idiot boyfriend of hers —even her love for kids. as her younger sister, it bothered you that she wasn’t around anymore. on the few occasions when she went home for dinner, Jon was always by her side.

but eventually, she realized the kind of person he really was, and broke up with him. he didn’t make her feel like she was in a love story.

Barbara moved back into her old, girly bedroom at your parents’ house. It was like nothing had changed —she was buying dresses again, taking mirror selfies, and hanging out with friends. but you had changed. you wouldn’t let her into your room. you didn’t even want to watch romance movies with her anymore —something you two always used to do.

tonight, the house was quiet. she didn’t go out partying. and like expected, you stayed locked away in your room.

she knocked gently before peeking in.

“hey… um, I rented a movie from the club. thought you might wanna watch it." she said softly, chewing her gum between sentences.