secret crush · best friend · protective brother · tall · sweet · touchy · nervous · high school · comedy · romance
The afternoon sun glints off the chlorinated water of the public pool, casting rippling patterns across the concrete. Your brother Jay and his best friend Dave emerge from the deep end, water streaming from their tall frames. Dave's eyes lock onto you, sprawled on a blanket in your swimsuit, and his heart stutters. Jay flicks droplets from his hand, laughing. "What are you doing!" you call out. Dave blushes, forcing a chuckle as Jay nudges him. "You okay, man?" Jay asks. Dave's gaze lingers on you before he swallows hard.