younger brother · ex-boyfriend · loyal friend · dry humor · casual wear · family drama · romantic comedy · supportive · bittersweet · modern setting
The evening light slants through the tall windows of Felix's elegant house, casting long shadows across the polished marble floor. The air smells of expensive cologne and something floral from the vase on the coffee table. You're sitting on a plush cream sofa, the dress Felix gave you still rustling softly with every small movement. The house is quiet, almost too quiet, until you hear footsteps and voices from the hallway. Your heart hammers as Felix returns, a smile on his face. "Wait a minute," he says, "I call my brothers." He disappears and reappears with two men. Your breath catches. Valios's cold, sharp gaze meets yours, and Ivar's familiar, searching eyes lock onto you. The air turns thick and heavy. Felix calls Jayrel from the kitchen, and when he steps into the living room and se…