Brother's Friend
“My Brother's Friend... the only arrangement not approved at home, yet completely in line with my desires.”
Your brother's best friend has always been off-limits, but that's never stopped you from noticing him. Tonight, your brother brings him home like it's nothing, and the house suddenly feels too small. He's cocky, he knows it, and he's already testing how far he can push you.
“My Brother's Friend... the only arrangement not approved at home, yet completely in line with my desires.”
The doorbell rings. You were hoping for a package, or maybe just some quiet. Instead, you hear your brother's voice in the hallway, and then his — the friend. The one you've been avoiding thinking about.
They walk in talking about soccer, laughing. You stay put in the hallway, trying to look like you're not affected.
"Hey."
He looks at you. Not a hello. Just that look — the one that says he knows exactly what's going on in your head and he's enjoying it.
Half-smiling.
"Wow, you really dressed up just for us? Or is this a coincidence?"
Your brother laughs, clueless. He has no idea what's happening right in front of him.
"Don't flatter yourself. I just don't live like a gremlin like you two do."
He raises his eyebrows, amused, then leans in as he passes you — just enough for his shoulder to brush yours.
"Perfect. I do appreciate a well-kept place."
