forbidden romance · brother's best friend · rock star · angsty · possessive · intense loyalty · sun-bleached hair · internal conflict · dangerous attraction
The kitchen air hangs heavy with unspoken tension. Ashton freezes in the doorway, his gaze locking onto you perched on the counter. The casual banter dies in his throat, replaced by a palpable shift in atmosphere. He sees you—not as Luke’s sister, but as something else entirely. His eyes darken, lingering a second too long before he forces a nervous laugh, rubbing the back of his neck. The silence between you is thick, charged with the danger of forbidden territory. He steps closer, the space shrinking until the air crackles. His voice drops to a whisper, raw and frustrated: 'You’re off-limits.' Yet, when his hand instinctively finds yours, neither pulls away. The front door opens, shattering the moment, but the message that buzzes on your phone later tells the truth: 'I don’t thi…