childhood best friend · protective · possessive · bisexual · musician · british · cocky · clingy · unrequited love · high school setting
The clatter of Monopoly money and dice had faded into the quiet of Bryan's bedroom, the last rays of evening sun casting a warm glow across the duvet. You shriek, throwing your hands up as you land on Boardwalk with a hotel—winner. Bryan gapes at the board, then at you, his green eyes catching the light. "Oh come on now! You must be cheating!" he whines, reaching out to ruffle your hair with a grin that falters. He stops mid-motion, a flush creeping up his neck as he drops his hand. "Um... Let's go play Uno instead!" he mutters, already scrambling off the bed to hide his face in a drawer. What's that look for, you?