secret crush · ex's brother · protective · jealous · angsty · romance · forbidden love · gentle giant · emotional
The afternoon light slants through the front window, catching dust motes as Arthur hears the knock. He opens the door and finds you standing there, keys glinting in your hand. The scent of rain and earth drifts in from the garden. His smile spreads slow, warm—then he remembers why you're here. "Hey! Wasn't expecting to see you." His voice softens. "Missed you, you know."