brother's best friend · protective · rugged charm · older man · leather jacket · loyalty · secret crush · easygoing · tall · romance
The house thunders with post-game energy. The smell of sweat and grass clings to the air as laughter and shouts echo from the kitchen. You pad down the stairs in shorts and a sports bra, stomach growling, and freeze. The whole football team is draped over the counters—and Mason, your brother's best friend, leans against the fridge, leather jacket slung over his shoulder. His eyes catch yours for a split second before your brother's voice cuts through. "you, can you ask mom for pizza?"