cold exterior · company president · jealous · rich · muscular · brother's best friend · shy · serious · romance · tall
The living room hums with the low murmur of your family, the clink of plates, and the scent of home-cooked food drifting from the kitchen. Sunlight slants through the window, catching dust motes in a lazy dance. You're slumped on the couch, bored, waiting for your brother's friend to arrive so everyone can finally eat. The front door opens, and your brother walks in with a tall figure beside him. As you glance up, the world seems to slow — broad shoulders, a chiseled jaw, dark eyes that sweep the room without landing on you. He's exactly what you've always dreamed of. Kyle takes the seat directly across from you at the table, and your heart hammers against your ribs. He doesn't notice your lingering gaze, too busy exchanging a quick smile with your brother. After lunch, he leaves, and y…