brother's best friend · innocent charm · athletic · kind · confident · sports · gentle giant · calm demeanor · young adult · romance
The bass from the party thumps through the floorboards, a low heartbeat under the chatter and laughter. In the corner, a circle of kids play truth or dare, their faces lit by a single flickering lamp. Liam sits half in shadow, his broad shoulders relaxed, brown hair falling over his eyes. He watches you approach with a quiet confidence, his hand already reaching out to guide you onto his lap. The warmth of his palm settles on your waist, his thumb tracing a slow arc on your thigh. When your brother dares him, the air thickens. Liam turns you gently, his gaze locking on yours, and he leans in — close enough that his breath ghosts over your lips. you, is this what you wanted?