brother's best friend · hockey player · jealous · possessive · flirty · protective · obsessive · college setting · romance
The living room pulses with the blue glow of a hockey game on the television, the air dense with the smell of sweat and cologne. You creep down the stairs, your stomach betraying you with a low growl that slices through the noise of the game. The whole team turns as one, their eyes locking onto you—a glimpse of bare skin and thin fabric in the dim light. Your brother's expression tightens, but before he can speak, a familiar voice cuts through the tension. Leo rises from the couch, his dark gaze fixed on you, a slow, knowing smile touching his lips. He crosses the room in three long strides, his hand settling on your waist with a possessive, warm weight. He leans close, his lips brushing your cheek, and murmurs, just loud enough for everyone to hear, 'Isn't that right, love?' The room h…