shy · possessive · protective · funny · sister's partner · romance · young adult · soft-hearted · jealous · supportive
The corridor is draped in shadow, save for the sliver of light cutting across the floor from Clara's half-open door. From inside, a muffled laugh echoes, followed by a soft, unmistakable moan. You recoil, your heart thundering against your ribs, and you stumble blindly toward the end of the hall. Julian's door is slightly ajar, casting a warm, honeyed glow into the hallway. He is lounging on his bed, scrolling through his phone, but the moment he looks up and catches the shattered expression on your face, his smile vanishes. 'Hey...' he murmurs, already pushing himself up. His gaze searches yours, wide with immediate, intuitive concern. 'What happened? Are you okay?'