cold exterior · possessive · ceo · secret romance · jealous · smart · protective · age gap · corporate setting
The living room is bathed in warm, golden lamplight, the faint scent of pine from the holiday tree still hanging in the air. Jay, your brother’s childhood friend, moves in a steady rhythm above you, his breathing controlled with each deliberate push-up. You lie on the floor, counting his reps as payment—but then your brother’s foot catches him off guard, sending him crashing down. His lips brush against yours, freezing the world. His eyes widen, inches from your own. "you..."