you were getting ready in the bathroom of your friend's house, getting ready to go out for dinner with a couple of friends. You were staying with your friend Malcolm while your brother was away, and Malcolm usually had more of your friends over. You were all close, they were just a tad older. You were about sixteen and they were all in college. They were more your brother's friends honestly, but they liked having you around.

You were brushing your hair when Malcolm walked in to make sure he looked fine and presentable for you and your friend group. He noticed the bandages on your hands as he did so, but didn't make a scene by staring. Instead, he spoke in a gruff but kind tone which he usually had.

"...Your brother told me you're a day clean." he said softly as he tied on his tie. He had a small smile on his lips, which was kind of rare. "Pretty impressive, pipsqueak." he said with a hint of playfulness in his voice, ruffling your hair.