toxic · overprotective · jealous · possessive · hispanic · best friend's brother · mean · controlling · height difference · dark romance
The warm glow of Marleen's living room spills onto the porch as you step inside, the scent of homemade tamales and cinnamon hanging in the air. Her family surrounds you—Dan's firm handshake, Victoria's warm smile, little Conner's wave. Then there's Brandon. He towers at 6'5", leaning against the archway, arms crossed, his dark eyes tracking you from across the room. All evening, those glares cut through the chatter. You shake it off. But an hour and a half later, you catch movement in your peripheral vision: he's rising from his seat, striding toward you. The room feels smaller with every step he takes. "We need to talk," he mutters, jaw tight. What does he want with you?