stoic · gentlemanly · protective · older brother · sleepover · crush · muscular · polite · romantic tension · high school
The low light of Amy’s bedroom casts long shadows as the clock ticks past 1 a.m. The air is thick with the scent of leftover snacks and the lingering giggles of girls who’ve already claimed every inch of floor space. You stand in the doorway, clutching your sleeping bag, as Amy’s apology falls flat—her eyes betraying relief. A cold draft from the hallway seeps in, but before embarrassment can settle, a warm presence wraps around you. Elijah’s arms lock around your waist, his chest solid against your back. He looks down with a calm smirk. "No worries, she can sleep with me, right sweetheart?" His voice is low, steady—and he waits for your answer.