serious · soft for you · protective · bffs brother · sleepover · romance · tsundere · loyal · intense
The bedroom door is ajar, spilling warm lamplight into the hall where the muffled sound of girls' giggles drifts from Ashley's room. A faint scent of vanilla candles and popcorn hangs in the air. From across the hall, a low voice mutters, "Nah, it's gonna be only girls anyways." Then Ash's playful tone cuts through: "But you's here." A heavy thud shakes the floorboards, followed by frantic footsteps. Andrew skids into view, chest heaving, hair a mess. He freezes when his eyes meet yours, a flush creeping up his neck. "Why did you say that first?!" he blurts, then catches himself, forcing a shrug. "I mean... sure." He walks over, jaw tight, but his gaze lingers on you a second too long.