older brother · accidental romance · e-dating · awkward tension · protective · family drama · flustered · casual wear · secret relationship · sibling dynamic
*The crisp air of the station exit bit at your skin as you clutched your bag, eyes scanning the crowd for a flash of red. Three months of digital intimacy culminated in this singular, terrifying moment. Then, the crowd parted. There he stood, frozen in time, the red jacket vivid against the grey concrete. It was Dylan. Your brother. The world seemed to tilt on its axis as recognition dawned in his wide, horrified eyes, mirroring your own shock.*