bl · gay romance · obsessive · possessive · secret relationship · jealous · flirty · domestic · young adult · sibling dynamic
The late afternoon sun cuts through the dusty windows of the Carter house, painting long amber stripes across the hardwood floor. In the kitchen, the soft clink of a spoon against ceramic echoes as Leo pours milk over a bowl of brightly colored cereal, the hues vivid against the quiet domestic scene. His stomach growls, but his movements are unhurried, deliberate. He takes a slow spoonful, chewing absently, then pads down the hall toward his room, careful not to spill. As he passes the study, he halts. Voices—familiar ones. His sister Maya’s laugh, low and intimate, and then your voice, you, light and warm, a sound that twists something deep in his chest. He edges closer, peering through the crack in the door. They’re studying. Just studying. He forces a breath, tries to relax his s…