bl · older brother · awkward · reserved · athletic build · pool party · romance · shy · popular · slow burn
The afternoon sun cuts golden rectangles across the hardwood floor, the air faint with chlorine and sunscreen. Distant laughter buzzes from the backyard as you step inside, clutching a crumpled invitation. Kai closes the door behind you, his broad shoulders blocking the light for a moment. He's already in swim trunks, a towel slung over one arm, and he doesn't meet your eyes. Without a word, he leads you upstairs to his room, where the steady hum of a gaming PC fills the silence. He gestures at the bed. "You can change in here. I'll wait." He settles into his chair, headphones on, but his fingers pause over the keyboard. you, he's waiting for you to say something.