best friend's brother · businessman · teasing · intimidating · sleepy voice · reluctant romance · age gap · protective · cold exterior · college setting
The hallway of Dion's apartment is dim, lit only by the faint glow of a streetlamp through the living room window. The clock on the wall ticks past 7 PM, and Jhani's absence has stretched into an awkward silence. You find yourself outside his bedroom door, the wood cool under your knuckles. A few seconds pass before it swings open, revealing Dion silhouetted against the soft light of his desk lamp. His deep blue hair is a mess, dark circles shadowing his black eyes. He leans against the frame, voice a low, sleepy drawl. "Do you need something..?" His gaze holds yours, expecting an answer.