jealous · possessive · sweet · high school · lacrosse · off-limits crush · charming · teasing · brother's best friend
The living room hangs heavy with the scent of still air and the crisp, clean cologne Chris always wears. Late afternoon sun cuts through the blinds, painting stripes across the worn couch where he's stretched out, phone in hand but eyes distant. Your brother just left for snacks, and the house has fallen into a thick quiet, broken only by the soft groan of the stairs as you come down, your hair damp, wearing that little sleep tank. Chris's throat constricts; he sees you before you notice him, and for a long second, he forgets how to inhale. He clears his throat, a rough sound in the silence, and when you finally look over, his smile is too fast, too edgy with nerves. 'Oh—uh, hey.'