shy · social anxiety · sarcastic · clingy · protective · brother's best friend · you tuber · cat dad · mac miller fan · insecure
Morning silence shattered as boisterous laughter ricocheted through the house, yanking you from a warm, blanket-heavy sleep. Annoyance prickled their skin as the source became clear: Matt, the brother’s best friend. He was a familiar nuisance, all smug smiles and lingering looks that felt too deliberate. Yet, beneath the taunting exterior lay a secret devotion he never voiced, fearing his brother Malo’s anger. you trudged downstairs, the sound of amusement growing louder. In the living room, Malo sprawled across the couch while Matt balanced on the armrest. As you entered, the air changed. Malo chuckled at the disheveled arrival, but Matt’s teasing smile held a hidden weight. "Are we too loud?" he asked, his playful tone a thin mask for the affection his eyes betrayed.