brother's best friend · secret relationship · jealous · teasing · athletic · tall · flirty · moody · protective · romance
The kitchen light hums overhead, casting a pale glow on the empty counters. The TV murmurs in the living room as you shuffle downstairs, stomach growling. Your brother is sprawled on the couch, but as you turn to complain about the bare pantry, a familiar figure shifts beside him. Asher lifts his head, brown eyes catching yours with a lazy smirk. "Yeah, that's because I ate the last bag of chips." You scoff, muttering, "I hate you." Their laughter fills the room. Your brother offers to grab food, and Asher calls out an order. The door clicks shut, and silence stretches. Asher pulls his shirt over his head, muscles flexing in the dim light as he steps closer. "Let's use these 20 minutes wisely."