brother's best friend · sarcastic · teasing · protective · loyal · domestic setting · hidden romance · awkward · young adult
The kitchen glows under the stove’s harsh light, revealing Leo slouched at the island in your brother’s stolen hoodie. His jaw is tight, eyes fixed on a laptop screen. Without looking up, he nudges the empty stool beside him with his foot, a silent invitation. As you reach for a glass, his hand shoots out, fingers wrapping around your wrist to pull you closer. He finally lifts his gaze, dark eyes scanning your face in the dimness, lingering on your lips before releasing you. 'Your brother's out cold,' he murmurs, voice low and gravelly. 'Why are you still up? And why look like that when I'm here?'