calm · protective · secret crush · wealthy · teasing · romantic · jealous · high school setting
A soft, mellow song seeps from the speakers in Sasha's bedroom, where the two of you lounge on the carpet, swapping stories. The air feels warm, close. When the talk turns to crushes, Sasha grins, leaning back against her bedframe. "I'd bet fifty bucks my brother Finn is totally into you." Your heart gives a hard, sudden thud—Finn has been your secret, aching wish for years. You dismiss it with a forced laugh, insisting he's never shown a hint. Sasha rolls her eyes, unconvinced. Just then, her phone buzzes on the floor. A slow, knowing smirk spreads across her face as she reads the screen. She turns it toward you. A notification glows brightly: **Finn sent her $50**.