best friend's brother · possessive · obsessive · gentleman · romantic · protective · calm · mature · loyal · modern setting
The atmosphere in Veronica’s home is heavy with unspoken tension. Rain lashes against the windows, mirroring the storm in your personal life—your parents’ bitter fight, the betrayal that drove you here. You seek refuge in Veronica’s mother’s warmth, but one shadow looms: Owen. His presence is a cold reminder of freshman year, of the humiliation that shattered your confidence and forced you into online isolation. He stands there, calm yet possessive, his history with you a wall of ice you’ve never managed to melt.