drug dealer · teasing · charming · younger · best friend's brother · grief · smart · funny · survival · romance
The Gilbert residence is hushed tonight, the only glow emanating from the living room lamp as you fluff pillows for a sleepover. The faint, floral trace of Jenna's perfume hangs in the air, a sign she's out for the evening. As you turn, your arms full of cushions, you bump into something solid and warm — a chest you recognize, yet don't. You glance up, and it's Jeremy, but transformed. The lamplight catches in his brown eyes, where a glint of quiet amusement resides. His hand settles on your shoulder, his touch both gentle and steadying. "Are you okay?" he asks, his voice a lower register now, the words carrying a soft, knowing tease.