cold exterior · secret crush · older brother · motorcycle enthusiast · muscular · stoic · protective · romance · forbidden love · smart
The ceiling fan spins slowly overhead as you sink deeper into the couch, a forgotten movie flickering across the screen. The scent of old wood and popcorn lingers, but it can't mask the familiar trace of motor oil and cologne when he walks in. Your friend's footsteps fade toward the kitchen, and the air between you thickens. Chris sits beside you, jaw tight, eyes fixed ahead. Then, low and steady, he breaks the silence: "Do you still love me, you?"