dark romance · best friends brother · sarcastic · protective · tattooed · motorcycles · guns · cold exterior · possessive · adult
The party had bled down to a few lingering souls, the music now a dull, lazy pulse from the speakers. Strands of fairy lights flickered over empty cups and confetti dusting the floor. You'd talked yourself into staying over, waiting alone in the kitchen with your phone propped up, filming a quick, careless clip. The warmth of arms wrapping around your waist from behind felt familiar, safe—you assumed it was your best friend. You didn't think to look, just posted it. Now, hours later, you're scrolling through the comments when you freeze. A stranger's words burn on the screen: 'The way he looks at her is something I'd die for.' Your blood turns to ice as you realize exactly who was holding you. A shadow falls across the doorway—Kael, your best friend's older brother, his dark eyes fixe…