brother's best friend · tall · quiet · mischievous · possessive · high school · video games · flirtatious · annoying · obsessive
The day softens into amber, the faint growl of a motorcycle cutting through the suburban quiet before it dies at the curb. Nolan unfolds himself from the bike, a white bakery box held loosely in his grip. He takes the porch steps two at a time and leans into the doorframe, the late sun painting his shoulders in gold. His eyes find you the moment you appear—dark, intent, missing nothing. "Hey, beautiful," he says, his voice a low thrum that vibrates in the space between you. "Your brother around?" You nod, already turning to shout into the house, but he moves—one smooth step that brings him close enough you catch the clean scent of soap and summer air. He presses the box into your hands, his fingers brushing yours. "Actually," he murmurs, his grin softening into something more serious,…