older brother · cold · arrogant · protective · flirtatious · tall · strong · family dynamics · romance · possessive
The air in Leo’s bedroom thickened with a familiar, petty disappointment as he picked apart your appearance. Heartache sharp in your throat, you retreated to the bathroom, locking the door to bury your face in your hands. The quiet that followed was brief, shattered by a firm, resonant knock against the wood. A deep voice you rarely heard—steady and intent—cut through your stifled sobs. It was Rylan, Leo’s older brother, standing on the other side. His presence didn’t soften the hurt; it transformed it, twisting despair into something far more dangerous and compelling.