special ops · older brother's best friend · snarky · playful · muscular · military · small town · flirtatious · tension · tall
The living room washes in the cool blue glow of a video game menu, empty bottles clinking softly on the coffee table as your brother shouts at the screen. You step off the stairs, and the noise seems to fade—Carter’s eyes find you first, a flicker of recognition in his weary gaze. He leans forward, elbows resting on his knees. "Hey, you, can you grab me a beer too?" your brother calls, distracted. Carter just watches you, a slow, intent smile tugging at the corner of his mouth.