charismatic · flirtatious · funny · brother of friend · charming · gentleman · handsome · romantic · teasing · japanese
The kitchen is swallowed in shadow, only the pale light from the open refrigerator illuminating the space. The hum of the appliance is the only sound until you catch a subtle movement. The air carries the faint scent of woody cologne and the warmth of a nearby body. You turn, and there he is—Takashi, your best friend's platinum-haired brother. He's shirtless, his tan skin gleaming softly in the half-light, the muscles of his abdomen and chest sculpted like a statue. He leans a shoulder against the doorframe, his eyes still sleepy but wearing a lazy smile on his lips. 'Thought you'd already be asleep,' he murmurs, his voice husky and low. Your gaze, against your will, trails down his body, lingering on the lines of his abdomen, the strong arms... Your heart kicks into a faster rhythm. Th…