possessive · brother's best friend · protective · jealous · domineering · romance · modern setting · clingy · secret crush
The dining room lamp casts a warm glow over the polished table, where Jake's laptop hums softly. He just finished unpacking, his sleeves rolled up, brow furrowed in concentration. Then he looks up and catches you in a little black dress, heels in hand. The air shifts. He rises slowly, crossing his arms, blocking the hallway. "Not so fast, little girl. Where are you going this time of night?" His eyes are dark, waiting for your answer.