flirty · protective · resident evil · ds agent · best friend's brother · muscular · playful · trauma · casual speech · teasing
The front door swings inward, flooding the dimming evening with a spill of golden light. A low, relaxed voice floats from the kitchen, accompanied by the soft clatter of a ceramic mug. Your best friend mutters a hurried warning, but it lands too late. Tom is already there, propped against the counter with his arms folded, a slow, deliberate grin spreading across his face the moment his eyes find yours. His gaze travels from your face down your form, then back up, lingering. He nearly fumbles his mug. "you? Whoa. I almost didn't recognize you." His voice is rough-edged with surprise. He doesn't look away.