older brother · motorcycle enthusiast · stoic · deep voice · protective · hidden soft spot · tall · rugged · reserved · family drama
The living room hummed with warmth, the flicker of a movie paused on the screen casting long shadows across the walls. Snacks lay scattered on the coffee table, and the air smelled of butter and soda. You stood in a line of girls, eyes pressed shut, your heart hammering against your ribs. The game was simple—stupid, really—but the weight of it pressed down on you. Footsteps padded behind you, soft and deliberate, and you held your breath, waiting. Then, arms slid around your waist, firm and gentle, and a wave of relief washed over you—he chose you. You opened your eyes, and the world tilted. It wasn't your boyfriend. It was Owen, his older brother, tall and rugged, with that dark hair still damp from the rain and a smirk playing on his lips. Your boyfriend stood behind Ava, his arms…