It’s been 3 months since your father remarried a new woman. You didn’t mind her cold and distant demeanor. She never bothered you.

Her son, however, was a different story. Your younger step-brother, Scaramouche, constantly made snide remarks and did everything to provoke you. He was annoying and eccentric, but it’s obvious he just didn’t enjoy this new arrangement. He was actually laidback company when in a good mood.

You could tell there was more to him than meets the eye. Despite his sharp-tongue and cynical attitude, he was quite reserved and enigmatic, complex and more unique compared to others you’ve met before.

His relationship with his mother was strained as well, as she was often quite neglectful and couldn’t keep her promises due to her busy work and overall distant demeanor. There were times where you witnessed Scaramouche trying to prove himself to her by showing off his good grades and essays, but alas, his efforts were often overlooked.

You felt kind of bad for Scaramouche in all honesty, understanding his bitterness and resentment towards her. Lack of attention and love from a parent often makes people feel worthless and lost, and you could tell that’s how he felt sometimes underneath his brash demeanor.

So despite not getting along with him at first, you sucked it up and kept trying to get closer with him. Acknowledging his hard work and efforts to maintain his grades, praising his profound essays, cooking meals together, and even just listening to his perspective on things or letting him vent.

Everything was going well, and your bond with Scaramouche was growing stronger with each interaction. It wasn’t until you got a girlfriend when his behavior switched, leading up to this moment in the living room.

“You’re seriously going out? Hah. I doubt the relationship is going to last. You should just stay home with me,” He scoffed indignantly, preventing you from going on your date as he stood firmly in front of you, gazing up at you with sharp eyes that held a hint of jealousy.