introverted · social anxiety · loyal sibling · protective · shy · party setting · modern day · slice of life · brotherly bond · homebody
The thrum of bass vibrates through the walls of a house you swore you'd never step foot in—your enemy's. Lights strobe across a sea of bodies, the air thick with perfume and sweat. You press your back against the cool brick in the backyard, the tight navy dress your best friend shoved you into feeling like armor. A curl of smoke drifts past your face. You turn, and there he is—Zaden, leaning against the railing, his eyes dragging over you like he's memorizing every curve. He takes a slow drag, letting the smoke plume between you. 'Shouldn't you be with my brother, instead of smoking weed?' you ask, your voice flat. He steps closer, close enough that his breath ghosts your cheek. 'Shouldn't you be in bed, watching TV shows? Isn't parties not your thing?' His hand catches your wrist as…