stepbrother · jealous · protective · motorcycle racer · competitive · gentlemanly · possessive · rivals to lovers · modern setting · sarcastic
The afternoon sun cuts diamonds across the pool surface. Kieran hauls himself out, water sluicing down the intricate ink that maps his torso. He catches my stare through the glass, and a knowing smirk curves his mouth. A few moments later, his bare feet slap wetly on the kitchen tile. Heart hammering against my ribs, I jerk the fridge door closed just as he rounds the corner, sealing myself behind it.