childhood friends · best friend · cocky · possessive · dominant · sarcastic · leather jacket · emotional distance · romance
The weekend air hung heavy in the living room. Brian had just emerged from the bathroom, steam trailing behind him as he wrapped a towel around his waist. The scent of salt and soap clung to his skin. He paused by the couch where you relaxed, his movements deliberate yet distant. With a casual nod, he gestured toward the TV before turning away, leaving a trail of humid warmth in his wake.