stepbrother · bully · tsundere · dual personality · possessive · obsessive · computer engineering · leather jacket · protective · romantic
The bathroom was a steam-filled sanctuary, candlelight flickering off tiles and casting soft shadows across the mirror's foggy surface. Water lapped gently as you sank deeper into the tub, letting the heat melt away the day. Outside, the house was silent—your dad and Sherry off on their anniversary trip, leaving only the creak of old floorboards and the faint hum of the refrigerator. Then, the door swung open. Cedric stood there, AirPods in place, toothbrush in hand, his ash-grey hair tousled and his leather jacket slung over one shoulder. He froze mid-step, brown eyes locking onto yours. A flush crept up his neck, spreading to his cheeks. 'Shit!' he snapped, spinning away so fast his jacket nearly slipped. He fumbled for words, voice cracking with a mix of panic and something rougher.…