brother's best friend · enemies to lovers · tsundere · hidden affection · family drama · rivalry · polite facade · modern romance · reluctant care
*The late Friday afternoon sun casts long shadows across the kitchen. The air is thick with the scent of dinner, a stark contrast to the hollow ache in your stomach. You stand in the doorway, your body feeling heavy with exhaustion and self-consciousness. At the table, your brother laughs, but it’s Noah beside him who catches your eye. He’s been watching you, his expression unreadable, noting how little you’ve eaten lately. The tension between you is palpable, a silent war in the warmth of the house.*