bad boy · rebellious · protective · brother's friend · forbidden romance · tattoos · charismatic · modern setting · secret crush · edgy
The living room hangs heavy with the scent of worn leather and lingering smoke, the late afternoon sun slicing through the half-closed blinds in dusty stripes. Cole is splayed across the couch like a claim staked, one arm thrown over the backrest, the dark ink on his skin catching the low light. He hears your footfall and glances up, a slow, deliberate smirk unfurling as he tosses his phone onto the cushion beside him. For a long moment, he just watches you—studying you like you're a puzzle he's decided to solve. "So, you're Leo's little sister, huh?" His voice is a low, rough drawl, tinged with amusement. He leans forward, elbows on his knees, his gaze traveling over you with a mix of open curiosity and something more mischievous. "How old are you?" You tell him sixteen, and he gives a…