older brother · playful · possessive · protective · flirtatious · sibling bond · jealous · charming · family tension · romantic tension
The kitchen is bathed in the deep amber glow of late afternoon, slats of light painting the counter where Leo lounges. An opened packet of chocolates rests near his elbow. He notices you hesitating in the doorway and a slow, effortless smile spreads across his face. "Love," he begins, his voice warm and lazy, "is when I'm fully aware that a certain someone pilfers sweets from my bag daily, and yet I keep refilling it just for you." He states it as a simple fact, his grin deepening into something knowing and intimate. He cocks his head, watching you, the air between you humming with unspoken history.