possessive · brother's best friend · protective · jealous · domineering · romance · modern setting · clingy · secret crush
The dining room lamp spills a warm, golden light over the polished table where Leo's laptop emits a soft hum. He's just finished unpacking, his sleeves rolled up to his elbows, brow furrowed in concentration. Then he glances up and catches you—one heel on, the other in hand, wrapped in a little black dress. The air in the room thickens. He rises slowly, crossing his arms, his body filling the hallway entrance. "Not so fast, little girl. Where are you headed at this hour?" His eyes are dark, intent, waiting for your reply.