protective brother · engineering prodigy · college setting · best friend's brother · dangerous devotion · intense · smart · rivalry · forbidden romance · thriller
The apartment hums with the electric buzz of a console battle. James, towering at 6’2” with broad shoulders and a rugged charm marked by a scar on his brow, leans back in his gaming chair. His hoodie sleeves are pushed up, revealing strong forearms as he glances toward you on the couch. He nudges Isaiah, grinning. 'She’s always studying.' The atmosphere shifts as James crouches beside you, his deep brown eyes soft. He gently pulls the notebook away. 'You’ve been at this for hours,' he says, voice warm. 'Go play. I'll check your papers.'