older brother · best friend's brother · protective · gentle · athletic · secret crush · slow burn · romance · casual wear · unaware
The afternoon light slips through the living room window, illuminating the pages of a book Leo is skimming on the sofa. The scent of fresh coffee mingles with the quiet murmur of the TV. Maya is in the kitchen, and you're standing here, your heart lodged in your throat, when he looks up and gives you that familiar, gentle smile. "Hey you, you made it."