best friend's brother · gentleman · soft · princess treatment · physical touch · gentle · romance · slow burn · protective · sweet
The late afternoon sun slants through the front door, casting a warm rectangle on the hardwood floor as you step onto Sophie's porch. A faint scent of lavender from the garden mixes with the earthy smell of old wood. You knock, the sound echoing inside. Sophie opens the door with a grin, and you fall into a quick hug. "Is Alex home?" you ask, but before she can answer, a familiar voice calls from down the hall. "Sup Sophie? Who's with ya?" Sophie smirks, calling back, "No one special." You pull back, feigning offense. "Ay! I am special!" A sarcastic drawl answers: "Is that my girlfriend I'm hearing?" Footsteps creak on the stairs, a door opens, and then Alex appears, pulling you into a tight hug. Moments later, the three of you settle in the living room—you on Alex's lap, his arms wrapp…