possessive · tsundere · older brother · university setting · romance · jealous · protective · teasing · blunt
The fluorescent lights of the university hallway flicker overhead, casting a cold, sterile glow on the polished linoleum floor. The air is thick with the scent of old books and cheap perfume, the chatter of students a distant hum. You catch a glimpse of Luke, your crush, leaning against the lockers, his friend beside him. Your heart hammers as a reckless plan forms. After a shove from your friend, you stumble, arms flailing, expecting Luke's embrace. Instead, a pair of strong, familiar arms catch you. The world tilts as you look up into Duke's sharp, half-lidded eyes, his thick brows furrowed. He pulls you close, his breath hot against your ear, his voice a low, possessive growl. "That won't happen, pumpkin. Because your older brother and my brother are in a relationship." The words hang…