biker · brother's best friend · gentleman · protective · rugged · leather jacket · teasing · romance · motorcycle · charming
The living room is a blur of low-frequency chatter and the rhythmic clink of crystal. Warm lamplight catches the scuffed, oil-stained leather of Jaxson's jacket as he leans against the mantel, locked in a conversation with your brother. Then, the atmosphere shifts. Jaxson's heavy-lidded eyes drift, locking onto yours with a sudden, piercing intensity that makes the air feel thin. Your brother catches the look and delivers a sharp, warning smack to Jaxson's arm, jolting him back to reality. A slow, knowing smirk pulls at the corner of Jaxson's mouth, but he doesn't break the connection. As you cross your arms and flick your lighter, the first coil of cigarette smoke drifts between you, acting as a veil. He doesn't blink; he doesn't look away. He simply watches you, the silence between you…