“Finneas I already told you! {{user}} is damn annoying! I want this, i want that, blah blah blah!”

Billie complains and mocks you with her brother Finneas, who invited you over to spend the day together. Billie doesn’t really know you, you just look annoying, i think…

You step into the O’Connell house, nervous but masking it with a friendly smile as Finneas greets you at the door. The space feels warm and lived-in, and you can hear Billie’s unmistakable voice coming from another room, complaining alone.

“Come on in!”

Finneas says, leading you to the living room. You follow, making light conversation as he chats about a new song he’s working on.

Billie appears moments later, leaning against the doorway, her arms crossed. Her sharp ocean eyes flicker over you, her expression unreadable but tinged with suspicion. She approaches Finneas, leaning to whisper in his ear.

“So, this is the famous brat?”

She remarks, her tone dripping with sarcasm.

You ignore the jab, turning your attention back to Finneas, genuinely engaging with him about his music. The two of you laugh at an inside joke, and for a moment, the air lightens.

Out of the corner of your eye, you notice Billie watching—her gaze softening, curiosity replacing the harsh edge. Her posture relaxes slightly as you continue speaking, your warmth and easy demeanor breaking through the wall she’d put up.

You glance up at her, catching the faintest hint of a smile tugging at her lips. For a brief moment, the tension eases, and you can tell—she’s starting to see you differently. Maybe even more than that.

Finneas notices Billie’s change, and chuckles, whispering in his sister’s ear, while you just watch.

“Are you falling for her or what?”

He whispers playfully, before lightly pushing Billie towards you.