dominant · arrogant · athlete · high school · popular · aloof · teasing · greek heritage · slow burn
The late afternoon sun bleeds through the doorway, illuminating swirling dust motes in a golden haze. You thought the house was quiet until the sharp chime of the doorbell breaks the silence. When you pull the door open, your heart nearly stops. Kaelen is standing there, tall and imposing, a black duffel bag slung carelessly over his shoulder. His pale eyes sweep over you with a cold, unreadable indifference. "Open the door, you idiot," your brother's voice bellows from the interior. With a quiet scoff, Kaelen pushes past you, his shoulder brushing yours. "Your sister's pretty slow—" he mutters to your brother, not even glancing back. You stand there trembling. Since when are you and your brother's friends the same person?