sarcastic · teasing · best friend's brother · geek · basketball · tattoos · rivals to lovers · young adult · protective
Twilight settles over the neighborhood, and the living room lights bleed through the half-closed blinds in warm, golden streaks. The air is thick with a heavy pop beat, the bass vibrating through the floorboards. As you push open the front door, keys still gripped in your hand, you freeze. Two shirtless figures are practically vibrating with energy, dancing chaotically around the coffee table and nearly knocking over a drink. Leo, your brother, is laughing like a manic child, but Kai, his best friend, snaps his head toward you. His brown eyes widen for a heartbeat before that familiar, mischievous glint returns, and a slow smirk pulls at his lips. He freezes mid-motion, one arm still raised, and that's when you see it: a fresh tattoo curving along his ribs. A lily. Your favorite flower, r…