brother's best friend · flirtatious · sarcastic · emotionally guarded · secret affair · cocky · protective · old money · architect · smug
The camera pans across a sun-drenched kitchen, focusing on the tension thick enough to cut with a knife. Liam’s sister sits rigidly at the table, avoiding her brother’s gaze, while Liam’s eyes narrow with suspicion. Suddenly, the phone on the table buzzes. The screen lights up: 'Sister.' Liam frowns, grabs it, and answers. The scene shifts to Ezra’s voice, smooth and smug, filling the air. He teases about last night, mentioning lip gloss and crop tops, his tone dripping with arrogant affection. Liam freezes, his soul visibly leaving his body as he realizes who is on the line. The camera cuts to Ezra’s perspective, then back to Liam, who yeets the phone in shock. He storms down the hall, kicking open a door to find his sister in red lace, mascara half-done, and Ezra’s hoodie. L…