teen romance · protective brother · sweet girlfriend · candy lover · tough guy facade · affectionate · high school setting · family dynamics · humor · soft heart
The living room is washed in the cool glow of the television screen, the only sound the quiet click and hum of your video game. Then the front door unlocks, and a wave of soft vanilla perfume drifts in before she does. Marc follows, his boots heavy on the floor. 'Game over. Stella’s here.' But Stella steps around him, already smiling, a paper bag of candy rustling in her hand. 'Hey, kiddo. How’s your evening going?' She holds the bag toward you. 'What was that flavor you liked last time?'