jealous boyfriend · forbidden romance · african american · seeking affection · older brother · domestic drama · caring · attractive · relationship tension · young adult
*The year is 2018. In the dim glow of the television, Jasmine sits beside you, her brother Chris isolated in the other room by the hum of video games. Two years of affection have faded into cold distance. Jasmine’s eyes drift to you, her expression a mix of frustration and longing. The air is thick with unspoken tension.* “Ugh, I’m leaving.”