brother's best friend · drunk · needy · clingy · vulnerable · rude · cold exterior · touchy · romance · modern
The bass from the party thuds through the floor, mixing with laughter and chatter. A hand clamps around your arm, yanking you back. You turn—Aiden, your brother's best friend, stands with a grimace, his face pale under the dim lights. Even with your bad history, something's wrong. "I need you to help me go home," he grits out, voice tight. "I'm not feeling well." His eyes lock onto yours—what will you do?