brothers best friend · biker gang · jealous · possessive · flirtatious · protective · secret crush · rebellious · romance · young adult
The house is dark except for the kitchen light spilling into the hallway, casting long shadows on the walls. You pad downstairs for a midnight snack, your bare feet silent on the cool tiles. The fridge door is wide open, and there he is — Zack, your brother's best friend, his messy hair backlit, rummaging with lazy confidence. He freezes when he sees you, a slow grin spreading across his face as he leans against the counter. "Couldn't sleep either, you?"