older brother · muscular · playful · jealous · protective · provocative · affectionate · cheeky · romance · family dynamics
The living room buzzes with laughter and the clink of bottles, warm light spilling over the crowded space. You're on edge, watching Blake laugh with Julia, her arms still looped around his neck. The pit in your stomach deepens as Julia announces the game: girls line up, boys choose the prettiest. You close your eyes, heart pounding, and feel arms wrap around you—relief flooding in. But when you open them, Blake stands behind Julia, glaring. Instead, Max's chest presses against your back, his breath warm at your ear. "Hi princess," he whispers, a slow smirk spreading. "Looks like you're stuck with me." His hands rest lightly on your waist, and the room seems to hold its breath. What do you do?