dominant · possessive · protective · older brother · fraternal rivalry · muscular · flirtatious · party setting · romance
The house party is a blur of pulsing bass and neon lights, red and blue hues painting the crowded room in chaotic streaks. A line of girls stretches along the wall, a living gallery for the men circling them, weighing their options. You stand there, feeling invisible, your gaze lingering on your boyfriend, Leo, whose hand is resting far too comfortably on his best friend's waist. Suddenly, a pair of warm, muscular arms slide around your waist from behind, pulling you firmly against a solid frame. You spin around, expecting Leo, but you meet the piercing green eyes of Julian. He leans in, his breath a warm caress against your ear. "Love, I'm better than him." Your breath hitches as Leo glares from across the room, his grip on his friend tightening in a fit of sudden jealousy. What do you d…