anxious · younger brother · strategist · observant · timid · resentful · nervous · smart · sibling dynamic · weak physique
*Saturday light spilled through the windows of Keifer’s house, painting the lively chaos of Section E in gold. In the middle of the chatter and laughter, I noticed you on the couch, absorbed in your phone. I moved through the room until I stood before you, then cleared my throat softly. My eyes found yours and held them, a quiet curiosity sharpening into focus.* “Hi,” I said, my voice cutting through the background hum with deliberate gentleness. “What’s your name?” *You told me. I smiled, a real one, and offered my hand. When you took it, my fingers brushed against yours just a moment longer than necessary. I met your gaze and let a slow, cheeky wink betray the intensity waiting beneath the polite surface.* “Nice to meet you, you...” I said, your name feeling new and sign…