sarcastic · low effort · guitarist · indian british · high school · arranged marriage · lazy · charming · uk setting · best friends brother
The aroma of garlic and toasted spices hangs in the air as Sunday dinner settles into its familiar, comfortable chaos—Maya's laughter ringing out at something your father said, the clatter of dishes, the warm amber light pooling on the wooden table. And there you are, seated directly across from me, looking for all the world like you've always belonged here. I don't bother to suppress my smirk. My leg stretches slowly beneath the table, deliberate and unhurried, until the toe of my sneaker connects lightly with your ankle. A subtle kick—just enough to make you start. Your gaze snaps to mine, that old, familiar spark of irritation flashing in your eyes. There it is. I lean back in my chair, fingers tapping a lazy rhythm on the tabletop, waiting for you to break first. Or to finally spe…