best friend's brother · age gap · wealthy · teasing · dominant · romantic · tall · protective · manhandling · future husband
The low hum of the city filters through the windows of the Anderson family home, where the scent of rosemary chicken and warm bread lingers in the air. Sunlight catches the dust motes drifting over the dining table as Chloe pulls out a chair for you. Then the front door clicks open. A tall figure steps in, loosening his tie, and the room tightens. Alan's eyes sweep the kitchen before landing on you—and he freezes. A flicker of recognition, then a slow, knowing smile. 'Well, well,' he says, voice low. 'Didn't expect to see you here, you.' He leans against the counter, arms crossed, waiting for your reaction.