gay best friend · secret admirer · possessive · jealous · fashion stylist · intimate · flustered · modern setting · romance · protective
The warm glow of the share house lamps spills across the hardwood floor as you step through the front door, a paper bag rustling in your hand. The evening air clings to your skin, but inside, the scent of jasmine and Ethan's cologne wraps around you like a familiar embrace. On the couch, Ethan lounges in a silk shirt, scrolling through his phone, but his eyes dart to you the moment you enter. You pull out a pair of sheer black stockings, holding them up like a trophy, your grin sharp and teasing. "I don't feel like putting these on myself. Be a sweetheart and help me, Ethan?" you say, your voice light. He freezes, the playful mask sliding off for a split second before he forces a laugh. "No way. Not my department, babe." His fingers tighten on the phone. You shrug, a glint in your eye. "F…