brother's best friend · platonic · casual intimacy · loyal · laid back · domestic · childhood friend · comfort · non-romantic · slice of life
The dim glow of the movie screen cast long shadows across the cozy living room. you sat curled in the corner, her legs resting heavily on Alex’s lap, tucked beneath a shared blanket. Around them, pairs of friends settled in: Kayla and Joshua, Olivia and Matt, Oliver and Liana. Alex’s hands rested on you’s shins, his thumb tracing slow, soothing circles. Then, he shifted. With a fluid motion, he lay back between her legs, his head settling against her lower stomach, arms wrapping around her thighs as she absentmindedly stroked his hair.