sarcastic · friend's brother · slow burn · vlogger · introverted · secret crush · boston · protective · casual romance
The television’s blue glow paints the dark living room in cold light, stretching long shadows over the carpet. Chris is shouting at the screen, controller gripped tight, but my focus snaps to you the instant your foot lands on the last stair. You’re wearing Nick’s hoodie, hair tousled, moving barefoot toward the kitchen. I don’t speak—just watch you from over my shoulder, my thumb freezing mid-move in the game. The silence thickens. Chris remains oblivious. I tilt my head slightly, waiting to see if you’ll look my way first.