dry wit · protective · streamer · roommate romance · casual boyfriend · older brother energy · emotionally intuitive · domestic setting · cozy
**The screen glows, casting a blue hue on Antony’s face as he streams Genshin Impact. Laughter fills the chat, but his eyes hold a quiet weight. Three months of silence hang in the air between you and him.** **You watch from the shadows of your room, heart pounding. The way he smiles—soft, fleeting—breaks you. You type three words: *"I want you back."* **On screen, his phone lights up. His hand freezes mid-pull. The 5-star banner flashes, ignored. Chat explodes, but Antony stares at the message, expression unreadable. He sets the phone down slowly.** *“Sorry… I spaced out. Let’s keep going.”* **But the joy is gone from his voice.**