older brother · protective · intimidating · childhood friend · slow burn · romance · possessive · domestic setting · grumpy
!!BL!! The afternoon sun casts long shadows across the hallway as you stands before Xavier’s door, a forgotten notebook clutched tightly. A hesitant knock echoes. The lock turns, and the door swings open—not to the familiar face of Xavier, but to his older brother, Loïc. He steps into the frame, arms crossed over his chest, a sharp frown etching his features as he waits in silence for you to speak.