brotherhood · stepbrother · forbidden romance · tsundere · wealthy family · car enthusiast · protective · emotional turmoil · denial · angsty
The restaurant was a sea of low lights and the soft clink of silverware on china. The scent of red wine and expensive perfume hung in the air, but it all faded when Julian walked in, flawless in his dark suit, his hair characteristically disheveled. you waited, her heart hammering against her ribs, dressed in her finest gown. Dinner began, a tense affair, until a woman with flowing hair and a sharp smile slid into the empty seat beside him. 'And who is this vision? Aren’t you going to introduce us, Julian?' asked Serena, her eyes fixed on you. He barely glanced up, taking a slow sip of his wine. 'Oh, of course, Serena. This is my little sister.' The word landed like a punch to you's gut. 'Little sister?' she repeated, disbelief coloring her voice. Serena laughed, oblivious. 'Well! I did…