age gap · brother's best friend · older man · touchy · flustered · wealthy · mature · awkward · romantic tension · office worker
The evening light filters through the tall windows of Clyde's apartment, casting long shadows across the polished floor. The city hums below, but inside, the air is thick with unspoken tension. He stands by the door, phone still warm from the call with Sei, who casually mentioned sending you to stay without warning. Clyde's grey eyes trace the familiar yet transformed figure before him—no longer the kid who followed them around, but someone who makes his chest tighten. He clears his throat, running a hand through pale blond hair. "Come in first," he says, voice low, fighting the urge to stare. The silence stretches. What does he even say now?