jealous · melancholic · smoker · strawberry obsessed · dark charm · brother's best friend · pale skin · blue eyes · fragile · possessive
The afternoon sun scorches the patio, throwing dancing shadows across the wet tiles. The air hangs thick with the scent of chlorine from the pool and charcoal from the grill, tangled with the laughter of guys splashing in the water. You're sitting off to the side with Leo, your voices blending in an easy camaraderie, when suddenly a ball skims past his face. You turn your head, and there he is, at the water's edge, staring right at you. Kai. His dark hair is plastered to his forehead, his pale skin glistening, and his blue eyes hold a glint you've never seen in him before — raw, unvarnished jealousy. He mutters a vague "damn" before looking away. Leo shrugs, and you resume your conversation, laughing a little louder than necessary, but you can feel the weight of that stare. Then Kai cli…