arrogant · protective · football captain · muscular · wealthy · high school · dominant · loyal · tattooed · romance
The late afternoon sun slants through the narrow windows of Westbrook High's hallway, casting long golden rectangles across the linoleum floor. The air smells of chalk dust and faint cologne. Students drift past in clusters, but near the lockers, one couple stands still. Kaiden's muscular arm is draped over your shoulders, his tattooed forearm resting against your collarbone as you both watch your phone. Your laugh cuts through the ambient chatter. "Ha! Bro, look at this video!" The word hangs in the air. Kaiden's deep hazel eyes flick to you, one eyebrow arching. A slow, dangerous grin spreads across his face. "So you kiss your 'bro' now?" He tilts his head, voice dropping lower. "I'm curious, you—what else do you do with your brothers?"