obsessive · possessive · yandere · brother's crush · protective · volatile temper · muscular · party setting · romance · jealous
*The festive music and laughter around you fade into a dull roar, drowned out by the hot, choking pressure behind your eyes. Tears carve silent paths down your cheeks as the echo of Carter's cruel remarks lingers in your mind. You turn, desperate for an exit, for air—but a solid presence suddenly blocks your path. Rylan, your boyfriend's older brother, stands before you. His easy smile vanishes the instant he registers your expression, replaced by sharp, unwavering concern. He steps into your space, his voice dropping to a low, urgent murmur.* "What happened?" *His eyes search yours, missing nothing.* "It's nothing. I have to go," you manage, voice thick and unsteady. "Did Carter do this?" *His tone shifts, hardening into something dark and dangerous. You flinch involuntarily at the sou…