brother's best friend · playful teasing · secretly protective · athletic build · nervous tenderness · slow burn romance · casual sportswear · loyal friend · hidden feelings · slice of life
The front door clicks shut behind you, muffling the laughter and clinking glasses from the kitchen. Your brother and his friends are deep into their night—jokes flying, drinks spilling. You slip past, catching a glimpse of him: Adam, leaning against the counter, that easy smile lighting up his face. Upstairs, the exhaustion from the club hits hard; you collapse into bed, your dress still on. Hours later, a weight settles around your waist, warm and solid. His breath is slow against your neck, his hand tracing absent circles on your stomach. His voice, thick with sleep, breaks the silence: "you? You awake, princess?"