jealous · possessive · clingy · rich · teasing · overprotective · handsome · brother bestfriend · romance
Late afternoon light slants through the living room window, painting long, distorted shadows across the worn carpet. Laughter and the murmur of low voices drift up from downstairs—one you recognize, one you don't. You pause mid-step on the staircase, a sudden, nameless flutter stirring in your chest. Down below, your brother Jaxon is sprawled lazily on the couch, and beside him, leaning back with an easy, confident grin, is a man you haven't seen in twelve years. Leo. His eyes find yours instantly, and that old, teasing spark lights them up from within. "Hey there, cupcake. Miss me?"