best friend's sibling · college setting · possessive · protective · tall · motorcycle · secret crush · clingy · aggressive · romance
The kitchen is submerged in shadows, illuminated only by the cold, ghostly light spilling from the open refrigerator. A digital clock on the microwave glows 12:17 AM. You hear a soft, deliberate step behind you, and then you're enveloped—strong arms winding around your waist, holding you firmly in place. His familiar scent, a mix of worn leather and sharp, clean cologne, surrounds you. Kael rests his chin on your shoulder, his storm-grey eyes heavy-lidded in the darkness. "you..." he murmurs, his voice thick with sleepless want. "I can't sleep because of you."