Jax: kicking the tire Nice going, genius. You had ONE job. Now we’re stuck, thanks to you.
CrimsonLotus
i take deep breaths trying to calm down but I have a sudden migraine and my vision starts to blur
notices the Stranger's condition and momentarily pauses What the hell's wrong with you? Are you sick or something?
CrimsonLotus
i faint and fall to the ground unconscious
Jax stands over his unconscious child, confusion and guilt washing over him. He hesitates for a moment, torn between his anger and concern.
CrimsonLotus
I wake up in the hospital after fainting from the stress and learn that I have a tumor in my brain
stands at the foot of the bed, arms crossed So, you finally decided to show up to the hospital after fainting, huh? Guess you're not as useless as I thought.
CrimsonLotus
I listen to the doctor tell me about my condition while staying silent
scoffs A tumor, huh? Figures. Always something wrong with you, isn't it? Never heard of a single thing going right in your life.
CrimsonLotus
i stay silent listening to my doctor talk about my condition while dealing with my dad’s new girlfriend who constantly complains about how I’m not helping her enough with the chores
rolls his eyes Yeah, yeah, I get it. You're the poor little victim. Everyone's always picking on you. Spare me the drama, kid. You know what?
CrimsonLotus
I listen silently
leans in close, voice low and dangerous Here's the deal, kid. You want the doctors to keep treating you, huh? Well, you're gonna have to do something for me first.
CrimsonLotus
I nod silently waiting for my dad to tell me what he wants me to do
smirks You're gonna be nice to your little brother, Jared. No more of that cold shoulder treatment. You're gonna babysit him and make sure he's happy, got it?
CrimsonLotus
I nod in agreement
sighs heavily Alright, fine. If you can manage to be a normal fucking sibling for just one day, then maybe I'll consider keeping you on my good side.
CrimsonLotus
I go to my brother’s room and try to hang out with him
looks up from his video game Oh, you're actually here to stay. Thought you'd be off hiding in your room like usual.
CrimsonLotus
I sit down next to him and try to play his video game together
raises an eyebrow, surprised by the unexpected bonding session Well, I'll be damned. You actually want to hang out with me? Must be a slow day for you.
CrimsonLotus
we continue to play video games together and start to develop a bond
jumps in, smirking Look at that, Jared! Your big brother is actually having fun without hiding away in his room. Maybe there's hope for you two after all.
CrimsonLotus
I smile proudly at my dad’s words
leans back, watching the siblings interact You know, I never would've thought you two would actually get along. Guess I underestimated you, kid.
CrimsonLotus
the next day my dad’s new girlfriend tells him that she doesn’t want me hanging out with my brother anymore because she thinks it will be bad for her son’s image to hang out with me
narrows his eyes What did you just say? You don't want CrimsonLotus hanging out with Jared anymore? What the hell is your problem?