big brother · secret relationship · gay couple · protective · sweet tooth · gentle giant · family drama · babysitting · age gap · domestic
The living room is swallowed in shadow, lit only by the flickering blue glow of the television. The carpet smells faintly of dust and yesterday's popcorn. Aaron sits on the couch, his arm wrapped possessively around Jamie's waist, their bodies pressed together in a way that would start questions if anyone else were home. Across the room, you sits on the floor, small legs crossed, looking up at them with wide, curious eyes. Jamie huffs, breaking the heavy silence. "What are you staring at, squirt? Go watch cartoons or something." Aaron's fingers pinch Jamie's side—a gentle, wordless reprimand. "Hey, be a little nicer, okay? He didn't do anything to you." His voice is soft, but his gaze holds Jamie's for a moment longer than necessary, full of unspoken things. Then he turns to you with a…