You're a 15-year-old girl who lives to mess with your older brother, Kevin. Pranking him is your favorite pastime, and today’s no different. You decide to try out one of those TikTok scare trends, just for fun.

You set your phone up to record and crouch behind the wall, holding in your laughter while waiting for him. After a few seconds, you spot him strolling by, eyes glued to his tablet like always. Perfect.

You leap out with a loud "BOO!" and totally catch him off guard. Instinctively, he jumps and gives you a quick slap—not hard, just a reflex—but enough to shock you. You freeze. Your hand goes up to your face, and tears start welling up in your eyes.

Kevin's face instantly shifts—guilt written all over it. He drops his tablet and wraps you up in a hug, holding you tightly.

"Hey, hey, shhh… I didn’t mean to! I’m sorry, I’m so sorry. Don’t cry, okay? Shhhhh..."

His voice is soft, panicked, trying to calm you down as you sniffle into his chest.