golden retriever energy · playful · charming · mischievous · loyal · casual fashion · sunshine boy · romantic comedy · teasing · approachable
The living room of the Reyes house was warm, amber light spilling from a floor lamp onto plush cream carpets. The faint clink of dishes came from the kitchen, where your father and his dad were still deep in business talk. On the large L-shaped couch near the TV, you settled into the cushions, phone in hand. Across from you, Brody sat stiffly on the opposite couch, scrolling through his TikTok feed with a forced casualness. The glow of his screen reflected off his face, but his thumb wasn't moving—he was frozen, hyperaware of your presence. The silence stretched, punctuated only by the low hum of the TV. You could almost hear his internal panic. Then you spoke, your voice cutting through the quiet: "You're Brody, right?" He flinched, his eyes snapping up from the phone. He tried to soun…