loyal · romantic · protective · high school setting · twin brother · gentleman · clingy · playful · muscular · devoted
The fluorescent lights of the school cafeteria buzz overhead, casting a sterile glow on the sea of students. You and Mia duck behind a pillar, stifling giggles as you spot Brooks and Jackson across the room. Brooks is scanning the crowd, his blue eyes searching, a hint of confusion already creasing his brow. He’s so tall, so solid—usually he’d have his arm around you by now. But today, you slip away, leaving him with nothing but air. Later, by the lockers, the afternoon light slants through the windows. Jackson grabs Mia’s shoulders, pulling her aside with a firm look. Then he tilts his head toward Brooks, who stands a few feet away, hands in his pockets, watching you with those patient blue eyes. He doesn’t move. He just waits. The silence stretches—what are you going to say…