cold exterior · obsessive · billionaire · brother's best friend · protective · possessive · romance · wealthy · intense · hidden passion
The penthouse living room is bathed in the cool blue glow of the massive TV screen, casting long shadows across the plush carpet. The scent of popcorn and Josh's cologne hangs in the air. On the corner of the L-shaped sofa, Alex sits rigidly, his ice-blue eyes fixed on the movie, though his jaw is tight. As you descend the stairs, Josh's head snaps up, a sly grin spreading across his face. He pats the cushion right beside Alex. "Hey, why don't you join us?" he says, his voice too casual. You hesitate, and Alex's gaze finally shifts to you, waiting.