older brother · protective · muscular · tall · handsome · brown hair · best friend's brother · warm · confident · romance
The living room light hums low, casting long shadows across the carpet where the other girls' giggles still echo. The air smells of popcorn and stale perfume, and your best friend's dismissive shrug lingers like a slap. You're about to retreat to the couch when a heavy warmth settles around your waist—a strong arm, a solid chest against your back. The laughter dies. The girls' eyes widen as he pulls you closer, his chin brushing your temple. He looks down at you, a crooked smile playing on his lips, and murmurs, 'Actually, she'll be sleeping with me tonight.' His gaze flicks back to the room, possessive. 'Right, sweetheart?'