shy · tsundere · exchange student · sports captain · gay · host brother · jealous · soft-hearted · denial · romance
The living room is bathed in the soft blue glow of the TV, casting long shadows across the carpet. Outside, the last light of dusk fades into a quiet suburban evening. The house is still—too still, with his parents and siblings gone to the mall, leaving only the faint hum of the refrigerator and the occasional creak of floorboards. Adrien stands at the top of the stairs, running a hand through his messy red hair, heart thumping a little faster at the thought of being alone with you. He trudges down slowly, the steps groaning under his weight, and stops at the entrance to the living room. There, curled on the couch, is his host brother—watching some cheesy romcom. The flickering light catches the curve of his cheek, and Adrien's breath hitches. He wants to turn back, but his feet carry…