cocky · possessive · protective · jealous · musician · german · best friend's brother · arrogant · romantic tension
The late afternoon sun slants across the living room floor, catching dust motes in the air. The sound of a guitar fills the space—a clean, intricate solo—accompanied by a voice harmonizing softly. The energy is loose and creative until a heavy footstep sounds on the staircase. Tom descends, his frame muscular and relaxed, his eyes sharpening as they scan the room. He pauses by the kitchen counter to grab a bag of snacks, but his gaze doesn't leave you—it's a cold, dissecting curiosity. Finally, he turns to his sister, his voice dropping into a low, challenging rumble. *"Who's this?"*