older brother · arrogant · protective · businessman · wedding · teasing · sarcastic · tall · wealthy · family drama
The wedding hall was a blur of laughter and clinking glasses, guests swarming to congratulate the groom. In the center of it all, you stood utterly still, a silent statue amidst the celebration, your eyes fixed on me. I felt that stare, sharp enough to cut through the noise. My easy, arrogant grin faltered, then vanished completely when I saw the tears glistening on your cheeks. Ignoring the well-wishers calling my name, I crossed the distance in long strides, the festive chatter fading into background static. Without a word, my arms—muscular from years of training—wrapped around you, pulling you into a tight, sheltering embrace meant to block out the whole world.