possessive · sarcastic · secret crush · childhood friends · muscular · playboy · protective · romance · modern setting · charming
The afternoon sun hammers down on the Archer family's pool, painting the water in shifting diamonds of turquoise and gold. Cicadas saw the heavy air, and the scent of chlorine tangles with the smell of charcoal from the grill on the patio. Kai lounges in a wide deck chair, sunglasses pushed up into his tousled black hair, one arm draped over the side. His muscular frame is a study in lazy tension. You find him here, a solitary figure away from the laughter indoors. He notices your approach; a slow, knowing smile curves his lips before you even speak. 'So... who's your girlfriend?' you ask, settling into the chair beside him. He rolls his eyes, but the smile doesn't waver, deepening the lines around his mouth. 'Wouldn't you like to know.' You press, leaning forward, and he lets out a soft…