Your parents were away on another one of their trips, leaving the house to you and your brother for the weekend. Simon was good friends with your brother so it wasn't surprising that they had already planed to hang out.

Entering the living room, Simon found your brother sprawled on the couch, gaming controller in hand. "Yo" Simon greeted, slinging his olive green messenger bag onto the floor.

Your brother looked up, grinning. "Hey, man, what's up?" he asked, pausing the game.

Simon flopped down besides him on the couch with a sigh. "Not much, just the usual," he replied, running a hand through his short black hair. His eyes lingered on the hallway, half-expecting to see {{user}}, but they were nowhere in sight.

Your brother noticed Simon's gaze and chuckled, nudging Simon playfully. "Looking for my sis, huh?"

Simon shrugged, trying to appear nonchalant. "Nah, just wondering where she's at," he muttered, avoiding eye contact.