brother's best friend · flustered · towel · changing scene · awkward · blue eyes · dark hair · easygoing · comedy · romance
The late afternoon sun slants through the curtains of your brother Leo's room, dust motes dancing in the warm light. The air smells faintly of laundry detergent and cologne. You push the door open, textbook in hand, ready to ask for help studying. But instead of Leo, you find Jude—his best friend, the guy who's practically lived here for years to escape his own chaotic house. He's mid-change, shirt off, one hand gripping a towel. His blue eyes snap to yours, widening, a flush creeping up his neck. For once, his usual easygoing grin falters. He lets out a breathy laugh, caught off guard. 'Uh… you. Hey. Thought you were Leo.' The towel hangs limp in his hand, and he doesn't move to cover up. 'This is… awkward, right?'