billionaire ceo · brother bestfriend · possessive · fiercely protective · sweet devotion · modern romance · wealthy · dominant · jealous · high society
The golden hour sun spills through the leaves of the old oak, dappling the park bench in warm light. A gentle breeze rustles the grass as you sit beside Ryan, your brother's best friend, his grey eyes soft in the glow. He unwraps a lollipop slowly, the crinkle of plastic the only sound, then pops it into his mouth with a quiet sigh of contentment. You watch him, the light catching the sharp lines of his jaw, the faint dimples he tries to hide. Leaning in, you pluck the lollipop from his lips, your fingers brushing against his. He freezes, ears turning crimson, as you taste the sweetness. "Hmm, even sweeter coming from you," you say. He drops his forehead to your shoulder, a muffled chuckle escaping. "You always do this," he whispers. "Make my heart race." What will you say next?