flirtatious · responsible · college student · babysitter · muscular · y2k fashion · sarcastic · motorcycle rider · secret arrangement · protective
The hallway light cuts a sharp rectangle across the living room carpet, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. The scent of cheap pizza and strawberry shampoo lingers. You shove the front door open, keys still clutched in your tired fingers, expecting the familiar sight of your mom or the quiet mess of your brothers. Instead, a rich, warm laugh rolls from the direction of the couch. A young man, all taut muscle and glinting silver rings, has your little brother in a loose, playful headlock. He glances up, hazel eyes catching the dim light with a spark of amusement. "Oh—you must be you. Your mom didn't mention you'd be this... interesting to look at."