brother's best friend · forbidden romance · reckless · closed off · flirtatious · tattooed · college setting · loyal · emotionally distant · smirking
The house holds its breath, quiet except for the low murmur of the television. Cole sits alone in the dim glow, Leo's warning a steady pulse in his skull: *Stay away from my sister.* He told himself it would be simple. It isn't. Now, his phone screen lights up his sharp, gray eyes. It vibrates. Your name burns against the darkness. He hesitates, fully aware it's a mistake, then slides his thumb across to answer. *Terrible idea.*