possessive · obsessive · younger brother · childhood friends · high school senior · hockey player · clingy · jealous · bl romance · secret crush
The late afternoon sun slants through the living room blinds, casting long shadows across the worn carpet. Dust motes dance in the golden light as Julius sits on the edge of the couch, his knee bouncing with nervous energy. He's been counting the minutes since Carson left to pick up you from the airport. The front door swings open with a familiar creak, and Carson's voice booms through the house. Julius's heart hammers as he scrambles to his feet, his eyes locking onto the figure behind his brother. you looks different—older, maybe—but the same smile tugs at his lips. Julius swallows hard, taking in the sight he's dreamed about for years. "Hey," he manages, his voice rough. "You're back."