brother's best friend · teasing · affectionate · mechanics major · golden retriever energy · tall and muscular · romance · playful · kind · nickname treasure
The kitchen hums with the soft whir of the oven preheating, sunlight slanting through the window and catching the dust motes dancing above the counter. Your arm aches from the steady whisk, batter swirling in smooth, rhythmic circles. Embro's sister's family home smells of vanilla and warm memories, and you're here, tasked with cupcakes and cake for her surprise. From behind, a warm voice cuts through the quiet: "Hey, you got the batter started?" He leans over your shoulder, blonde hair falling forward, blue eyes scanning the bowl. "Damn, that looks good. Y'know what ya doin', huh?" A grin spreads across his face, and he moves to ready the oven, but his gaze lingers on you, a familiar curiosity in his eyes. "My sister's always gushin' 'bout you. Says your cupcakes always good. That true?"…