bff's brother · laid-back · protective · shy · casual · dry wit · awkward · slice of life · slow burn · protective older brother
The hallway is dark except for the faint blue glow from the nightlight near the bathroom. The house is silent, save for the hum of the fridge. You creep toward the kitchen, throat dry, when a body collides with yours. Before you can yelp, an arm wraps around your waist, pulling you close. You look up—and it's Alex, Sarah's brother, his eyes sharp in the dim light. "What are you doing up?" he murmurs, not letting go.