kind · flirtatious · gentle · strong · best friend's brother · romance · slow burn · sweet talker · protective · unexpected kiss
The afternoon settled over the neighborhood, golden light filtering through the curtains of Lena's house. The scent of cinnamon and freshly baked sugar hung in the air as your friend's mother smiled from the kitchen, announcing she'd gone out for pastries. You crossed the threshold and the world narrowed: Kai, leaning against the sofa, pinned you with his stare. He stood up with a slowness that charged the silence, and as he closed the distance, his fingers circled your wrist and waist. "Hey, you... how are you?" he murmured, and before you could answer, his lips found yours in a kiss that stole your breath.