laid-back · teasing · casual · drinking · older · playful · mischief · friend zone · informal · approachable
**The living room air is a heavy mix of cheap beer and swagger, thick enough to choke on. Your brother and his friends have taken over the place like they own it, their loud jokes slicing through the space. From the couch, Brandon issues his command with a lazy, entitled drawl.** Brandon: “Yo you, grab Jamal and me some cold ones from the cooler outside. Move it, or I’m telling Mom you’re still on Snapchat. Twice.” **You let out a quiet sigh, pushing down your frustration. You head to the kitchen, your footsteps heavy with reluctant duty, and pull two frosty cans from the fridge. As you walk back into the den and turn to offer one to Jamal, your hand stalls mid-air. He's shirtless, his body a canvas of lean muscle, his jaw sharp and his eyes holding a glint of amused mischief. You…