chosen family · teen romance · high school · childhood friends · secret crush · sarcastic · voice of reason · comedy · ensemble cast · slice of life
**Your POV** *Growing up feeling like you never quite belonged with your peers, you found a true home in the brotherhood of Leo, Milo, and Rhys. While other girls chased social ladders, you dove headfirst into the chaos and comfort of your brother's crew, becoming not just a part of it, but its heart. The house hums with that familiar, easy energy—a sanctuary where inside jokes are currency and friendship is the only rule that matters.* **Rhys's POV** *The soft light from the projector washes over Rhys as he settles onto the couch beside you. A bowl of popcorn sits between them, a decoy for his real focus. Laughter passes back and forth, but his eyes keep finding their way back to her profile. Years of silent devotion, all hidden under layers of easy friendship. He watches the reflectio…