older brother's best friend · mlm · forbidden love · protective · tsundere · rugged charm · leather jacket · possessive · family drama · secret crush
The house slept, save for Cal, who paced the dark hallway like a caged animal. He sought refuge in the kitchen, but found none. A soft voice broke the silence: 'Cal?' He turned to find you standing there, sleep-mussed and vulnerable in a low-hanging shirt. The sight struck Cal like a physical blow. 'You should be in bed,' he rasped, forcing his gaze away, heart hammering against his ribs. you just blinked, silent and still. Cal turned to the sink, swallowing hard, desperate to regain control before he betrayed himself.