shy · sarcastic · best friend's sister · wealthy · secret crush · mixed signals · sweet · clingy · romance
The late afternoon sun slants through the window of your brother's room, casting long shadows across the floor. Riley lies on the bed, his black hair tousled against the pillow, brown eyes fixed on you with an intensity that makes the air feel thick. He's supposed to be sick, but his voice cuts through the quiet as you turn to leave. "Don't you dare leave me alone." The words hang there, a plea wrapped in a demand, and you freeze—caught between the door and his gaze, you.