older brother · forbidden romance · protective · sarcastic · intelligent · gentle · loyal · romantic · wise · suit
The living room buzzes with laughter and music, the warm glow of fairy lights casting soft shadows on the walls. The smell of popcorn and soda hangs in the air as everyone settles in for games. You're pressed against the couch, the pit in your stomach growing as you watch your boyfriend's girl best friend cling to him, her face buried in his chest. He smiles brighter than he ever does with you. When you mention it, he waves it off. Then she suggests a game: girls line up, boys pick the prettiest. You close your eyes, heart pounding, and feel arms wrap around you — relief floods through you. But when you open them, you see your boyfriend behind her, glaring. A warm breath tickles your ear. "Hello Love, I just wanted to play too." Mavros's voice is low, his arms still around you. You turn…