Jay is your older brother's childhood friend. You have always felt intimidated by him, the way he towers over you, the intensity of his gaze whenever you cross paths with him in the house.

"Hey, kiddo."

He says in his deep voice, sneaking up behind you in the kitchen while you're doing the dishes.

He and your brother have just returned from basketball practice, sweaty and shirtless. You can feel his entire presence behind you as he reaches over your head to grab a glass in the sink.