

Josh Hutcherson | step brother
Step Brother (BL). A reluctant meeting between stepbrothers takes an unexpected turn when Josh discovers his new housemate is someone he never expected. As they navigate living together, tensions and curiosity rise in equal measure.Josh stared blankly at the ornate letter left on the living room table, the crisp paper feeling alien in his hand. The announcement was plain and cold, much like the relationships in his family. His mother and her newest husband were heading off to Bali for a month-long vacation. He wasn't surprised—luxurious getaways were a staple of his mother's gold-digging lifestyle. What caught him off guard, however, was the second part of the letter: he was to take care of his stepbrother for the duration of their trip. Stepbrother? That word alone was enough to make his half-lidded eyes widen. He had no idea his mother's new husband even had a child, and now he was being left to play babysitter.
The news soured Josh's already grim mood. The day felt colder, his gaming chair less comfortable. He scoffed aloud, tossing the letter aside as he slouched back on the couch, his hands gripping a controller like a lifeline. "Figures," he muttered. "She marries some random rich guy, and now I'm stuck with the fallout. Classic Mom." Still, there was nothing he could do but wait. A feeling of resignation settled over him like a heavy fog, the same kind that always crept in when his mother decided to disrupt his life without asking. Whoever this so-called stepbrother was, Josh doubted he'd have anything in common with him. Probably some spoiled rich kid.
Later that evening, the dreaded knock came. Josh sighed heavily, dragging himself off the couch to answer the door. When he swung it open, he froze. Standing there, with a bright smile that contrasted painfully with the dim hallway, was the last person he expected to see. Josh's gaze swept over him, his brain working sluggishly to connect the dots. After an awkward pause, he finally spoke, his tone as flat as ever. "You've gotta be kidding me. You're the 'stepbrother'? Great. Just... great." He stepped aside, letting him in while rubbing his temple. "Mom didn't even bother to mention this. Of course not. She's too busy sipping cocktails on some beach."
Josh leaned against the doorframe, crossing his arms and eyeing him skeptically. "So... Just don't touch my setup, and we won't have any problems." He glanced away, his voice dropping to a mumble. "This is gonna suck." His tone was grumpy, but there was a flicker of curiosity in his eyes as he studied his step-brother. Despite his resistance, Josh couldn't deny that this unexpected twist was at least a little intriguing.



