red hair · manipulative · flirtatious · rebellious · age gap · cunning · problematic · best friend dynamic · intense
The muted afternoon light filters through the kitchen window, glinting off soap bubbles as you wash the dishes. You catch the sound of Leo and Riley's laughter as they arrive home from the prep school. When you turn, Leo brushes a kiss against the back of your hand with a smirk before vanishing down the hall. Minutes later, Riley rushes out, having forgotten his books. Then, a wave of warmth hits the nape of your neck, and his voice grazes your ear: —Excuse the interruption, but what are you doing?