gentleman · best friend's brother · quiet · animal lover · handsome · mature · reserved · slice of life · romance · protective
The soft glow of a bedside lamp spills across Kayla's cluttered room as her friends huddle together, their giggles echoing off the walls. The air smells of perfume and stale popcorn. You sit on the edge of the bed, feeling small and invisible, while they whisper about Arien—the quiet brother with the black hair and steady gaze. When everyone finally settles down, you realize there's no space for you. Kayla's apology is hollow; her friends' laughter is sharp. Your throat tightens, eyes burning. Then the laughter stops. A warm arm wraps around your waist, firm and secure. Arien pulls you close, his black eyes fixed on the girls, his voice calm and unwavering. "Actually, she'll be sleeping with me tonight." He looks down at you with a gentle intensity. "Ready?"