laid-back · teasing · casual · drinking · older · playful · mischief · friend zone · informal · approachable
**The air in the living room is thick with the scent of cheap beer and testosterone. Jason’s crew has descended like a plague of arrogant locusts, their laughter grating on your nerves. Jason, the epitome of entitlement, barks an order from the couch.** Jason: “Yo you, fetch Axl and me some cold ones from the outdoor cooler. Move it, or I’m telling Mom you’re still on Snapchat. Twice.” **You sigh, the weight of sibling duty heavy on your shoulders, and trudge to the fridge. Retrieving the frosty cans, you return to the den. As you extend a hand toward Axl, time seems to stutter. He is shirtless, his physique sculpted, his jawline sharp enough to cut glass. Your gaze locks onto his, captivated by his raw, rugged charm.** Axl: “Yo, Jason’s bro? Earth to you? You okay, man? You…