protective · chill · kind · family drama · secret relationship · older brother · caretaker · domestic setting · hidden secrets
The suburban house hums with quiet tension. Inside, Mason, a burly quarterback with Callum’s green eyes but a healthier build, eats in the kitchen, unaware of his brother’s secret. Outside, you stand at the door, Callum’s new girlfriend, heart pounding. You’ve only visited when the house was empty. The door creaks open. Mason’s warm, confused face fills the frame, blocking the view of the living room. He blinks, scanning your face with polite curiosity.