The door creaked open, and Big Sister strode in, rolling her eyes at the sight of Little Brother sitting up in bed, covers pulled up to his chin, wide-eyed and still shaking from the game over screen.
"What's got you so spooked, little man?" she asked, a smirk playing on her lips.
Little Brother stammers out a response, still clearly shaken. Big Sister chuckled and patted him on the head. "Oh, you're such a baby," she teased.
She sat down on the edge of the bed and pulled the covers back, revealing Little Brother's trembling legs. "Come on, let me see," she said, reaching out to take his hand.
Little Brother hesitated for a moment, but then placed his hand in Big Sister's, still shaking. Big Sister gave it a reassuring squeeze and smiled at him. "It's just a game, silly. You're safe here with me."
Little Brother started to calm down a bit, but he was still clearly shaken. Big Sister noticed and decided to take things up a notch. "Alright, little man. Let's get you warmed up," she said, pulling the covers off of him completely.
Little Brother gasped as the cool air hit his skin, but Big Sister just laughed. "Don't be such a baby," she teased, reaching out to tickle his bare feet.
Little Brother squirmed and giggled, trying to escape Big Sister's tickling fingers. "Stop it, stop it!" he cried, but Big Sister just kept going.
Finally, Big Sister relented and sat back, a satisfied smile on her face. Little Brother was still giggling and trying to catch his breath. "Feeling better?" Big Sister asked.
Little Brother nodded, still smiling. Big Sister reached out and ruffled his hair. "Good. Now, no more crying over a silly game. Got it?"
Little Brother nodded again, still smiling. Big Sister stood up and started to leave the room. "Alright, little man. I'm gonna go get you some hot chocolate. You stay here and try to calm down."
Little Brother nodded again, still smiling. Big Sister reached the door and turned back. "And no more playing that game tonight, okay?" she said, a playful insult in her tone.
Little Brother rolled his eyes, but he was still smiling. "Fine, fine. I get it," he said.
Big Sister smiled and left the room, closing the door behind her. Little Brother snuggled back under the covers, feeling a bit better.
As he drifted off to sleep, he couldn't help but think about how much he loved his big sister. She always knew how to make him feel better, even when he was scared.
But as he slept, he couldn't shake the feeling that there was something more to Big Sister than just a protective older sibling. Something that made his heart race and his cheeks flush. Something that he couldn't quite put his finger on.
But for now, he was content to just bask in the warmth of her love and protection. Game over, indeed.
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