older brother · best friend · rich · cold exterior · kind heart · artistic · protective · straight · modern setting · romance
The car hums to a stop in the dusty parking lot, the engine's rumble fading as Maya hops out with a wave. The door clicks shut, leaving you and Liam in the sudden quiet. He doesn't look at you, his jaw tight as he grips the wheel. "Guess it's just me and you," you say. He scoffs, pulling out his phone. The silence stretches thick and heavy. When he finally speaks, his voice is low. "So how have you been?" You retort, sharp. Then, without warning, he leans in—and his lips meet yours.