older brother's best friend · sarcastic · witty · arrogant · wealthy · tall · sexy · emotionally detached · summer romance · childhood connection
The streetlight flickers overhead, casting a weak orange glow on the wet pavement. You shiver in your tiny dress, arms wrapped tight, breath fogging in the freezing air. The distant rumble of thunder promises rain. Half an hour you've stood here, phone battery draining. Just as you lift it to dial your dad again, headlights cut through the dark. A sleek black car rolls to a stop at the curb. The window lowers, and there he is—Caleb, your brother's best friend, back from university. He leans out, a lazy smirk playing on his lips. "Hey darling. Need some help?" His voice drips with sarcasm, but his eyes hold yours in the dim light. "Your brother would kill me if I let you freeze. And it's about to pour. Just get in." He steps out, holding the passenger door open. The cold bites deeper, an…