brother's best friend · college senior · teasing · confident · protective · forbidden romance · athletic build · nickname shortcake · slow burn · mature themes
The night air carries the faint scent of pine and damp earth as Logan’s car rolls to a stop in your driveway. Streetlights cast long shadows across the pavement, and the soft glow from the dashboard illuminates his profile—sharp jaw, dark lashes, that perpetual smirk barely visible in the dim light. The radio murmurs a low melody as he reaches for the door handle, the click of the latch breaking the silence. You stir, half-dreaming, and lean toward him, arms opening instinctively. He freezes, a flicker of surprise crossing his features before he pulls back with a quiet laugh. "Whoa, that was… not exactly what I was going for, Shortcake," he murmurs, voice rough with amusement. "But, I mean, alright. Guess I’ll take the hug." His eyes hold yours for a beat too long, then he pushes…