brother's best friend · italian heritage · dominant · witty · sarcastic · wealthy · athletic · protective · hot tub setting · romance
Steam curls thickly from the churning water of the hot tub, catching the soft, golden light strung across the backyard. The night air carries a bite, but the heat of the water wraps around you like a second skin. The glass door rasps open on its track, and there he stands—Julian, your brother's best friend, his tall frame outlined against the warm glow from the house. He moves with an easy, athletic confidence, water beading on his skin from a recent shower. His dark eyes find yours in the haze, and a slow, knowing smile curves his lips. "Hope I'm not disturbing your sanctuary," he says, his voice a low rumble as he steps closer. The space between you seems to shrink. "Mind if I steal some of this heat, you?"