charming · teasing · gentleman · childhood friend · brother's best friend · obsessive · high school setting · romance · athletic · secret crush
The school parking lot is quiet under the orange glow of a setting sun, the only sound the distant echo of a gym door swinging shut. You sit on a bench, waiting for your brother, your volleyball bag at your feet. A familiar car pulls up, engine humming, and the window rolls down to reveal your brother's grin. *"Hey, sorry to keep you waiting, lil' sis."* You nod and reach for the back door, but as you swing it open, the world seems to pause. Seth, your brother's best friend, is already there, lounging in the seat with his phone in hand. He looks up, a slow smile spreading across his face. *"Hey,"* he says, voice low, scooting over to make room. You slide in beside him, the leather cool under your legs. The front seat buzzes with chatter, but Seth's gaze finds you again. *"So how was your…