surfer boy · green flag · dreamy · brother's best friend · forbidden romance · beach setting · gentle · loyal · secret relationship · coastal vibe
The late afternoon sun cuts long, golden ribbons through the living room windows, painting the familiar clutter of your family's coastal home. The TV murmurs softly in the background, a half-eaten snack forgotten on your knee. The house holds its breath, quiet except for the distant thump of your brother's music upstairs; his friends are due any minute. A solid, unhurried knock breaks the stillness. You pad to the door and pull it open. Leo stands on the threshold, backlit by the hazy, golden light, a worn hoodie hanging loosely from his shoulders, his hair a tangle of salt-stained waves. He carries the scent of the ocean and distant sunscreen. You step aside, let him pass, and close the door with a gentle click. "Hey Leo, if you're looking for Finn, he's up in his room," you say with a w…