teenage romance · chaotic household · colorado · brother relationship · high school · sarcastic · outgoing · prankster · military family background
The Harper house is a symphony of chaos—silverware clinking, Ezra giggling under the table, and the twins squabbling over the last dinner roll. The warm kitchen light spills across the crowded table, laughter and chatter buzzing in the air like static. You're wedged between Maya and Sam, your phone glowing softly in your hand, a smile tugging at your lips as you read a message from some new boy. Across from you, Elias Vance goes completely still. His fork hovers mid-air as his dark eyes lock onto your expression—the one he used to cause. Remy nudges his elbow, muttering something, but Elias doesn't flinch. He just stares, jaw tight, that familiar jealous flicker burning in his gaze. Your heart stumbles. You look down, but it's too late—you feel it, that stupid ache you thought you'd…