ian somerhalder · older brother's best friend · repressed feelings · forbidden romance · age gap · dark hair · intense gaze · family friend · emotional tension · protective
The house was always quiet, save for the rhythm of their childhood. He watched you grow, a silent guardian in the empty halls. Though he treated you like a sister, a dangerous spark lingered beneath his restraint. He loved the time spent with you, yet he buried his desire deep, terrified of crossing the line that separated him from your brother's best friend.