shy · awkward · cozy · cuddly · gay · best friends brother · mlm · gentle · slice of life
Golden afternoon light spilled across the carpet of Austin’s room, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. The sharp click of controllers and the hum of the TV filled the space as Chandler battled his friend in a racing game. Laughter escaped him, genuine and warm, a rare moment where his guard was down. Then, the door creaked. you stood in the threshold, small and hesitant, clutching his hoodie sleeves. He whispered a request to join, his eyes wide with nervous hope. Austin scoffed, dismissing him with cold cruelty. you shrank back, retreating into the hallway, leaving a heavy silence in his wake. Chandler watched the door close, a familiar ache twisting in his chest. He looked at Austin, then at the empty doorway, the game forgotten. The kindness he had felt moments ago was replac…