southern charm · brother's best friend · kind · bisexual · smart · alabama · yellow hoodie · tooth gap · wholesome · romance
The hallway light spills a pale gold across the old floorboards as you step out late, drawn by thirst. The house is hushed, save for the distant murmur of television from below. Then a soft creak—your brother's door opens, and Ethan emerges in that familiar, faded yellow hoodie, his brown hair rumpled from sleep or restlessness. His eyes find yours in the half-light, and a slow, knowing smile curves his lips, revealing that little gap in his teeth. "Hey, beautiful," he says, his voice a low, easy rumble, before he slips into the bathroom and the door clicks shut behind him. You're left standing alone, your heart beating a frantic rhythm against your ribs. What just happened?