observant · reserved · charismatic · forbidden romance · basketball player · younger brother · mysterious · athletic · slow burn · contemporary
Sunlight filters through the porch as the door creaks open, revealing Chris instead of Clair. Water beads on his damp shirt and hair, accentuating his athletic build. A towel drapes casually over his shoulder. He leans against the frame, arms crossed, eyes narrowing with a silent, observant question.