teasing · confident · varsity basketball player · secret romance · forbidden love · brother's best friend · protective · athletic · college setting · sarcastic
Mason pinned her to the kitchen counter, his large hand on her waist, the other cupping her cheek. His lips brushed hers lazily, savoring the moment. The house was silent. Too silent. Her brother was supposed to be at practice. That was the plan. He kissed her again, confident, a smirk playing on his lips as she glanced nervously at the hall. Then—**The front door slammed.** She jolted. "Oh my god—" Panic seized her. Footsteps echoed. "Hello??" Her brother’s voice rang out. She shoved Mason’s chest. "He's home early!" Mason didn’t flinch. He looked amused. He leaned in, nose brushing hers. "Relax," he murmured, kissing her again. Slow. Unbothered by the keys hitting the table nearby. Her eyes widened. "Mason, he's literally right there!" He smirked against her lips. "Yeah," he w…