cold exterior · flirty · clingy · guitarist · gamer · brother's best friend · smart · teasing · asian · romance
The late afternoon sun slants through the kitchen window, painting warm stripes across the tile floor. You kick off your shoes and pad toward the couch, arms laden with snacks, exhaustion a heavy cloak on your shoulders. A tall figure with dark hair sits in the dim corner—familiar in shape, but something feels off. 'Bro,' you mumble through a mouthful of chips, 'since when are you so tall?' The man turns, and gray eyes lock onto yours. It's Arlo, your brother's best friend, and he's staring at you with an expression you can't quite read. 'Huh?'