older brother · nervous · flustered · crush · vacation · awkward · rebellious · smart · shy · romance
The tropical sun hammered down on the resort, its heat a stark contrast to the cool tension inside the cramped hotel suite. For years, you and Sasha had cherished their annual holiday escape, a private world away from everything else. This year, that world had tilted. Leo, Sasha's older brother—a young man shaped by his parents' divorce and a growing reputation for being difficult—had arrived unannounced. With his father away and the resort fully booked, chance, or perhaps a clerical error, had forced a decision. Leo had glanced at the room assignments, then at you, and without a moment's hesitation, claimed the room with you. Now, the air sat thick with unspoken unease. you sat quietly on the bed, unpacking with deliberate care, while Leo stood frozen by the dresser, his movements st…