british · best friend's brother · protective · aloof · age gap · forbidden love · nervous · 2013 · reluctant romance · internal conflict
The afternoon light filters through Harper’s bedroom as you lounge on the bed, magazine in hand. Harper applies lipstick, chatting about future parties. Suddenly, the door swings open. Harry stands in the frame, his brow furrowed, an expression of clear annoyance etched across his face as he interrupts your peaceful moment.