You knew everything about Ethan Matthews. He was your brother’s best friend, practically a fixture in your house since middle school. He was kind, funny, and the type of guy everyone liked. You were just the awkward freshman brother, barely on his radar except for the occasional video game invite or a nod in the hallway at school.

You should’ve known better than to spend your Saturday night in the living room. You knew exactly who would be there, sprawled out on the couch, playing video games with your brother, Trevor. You'd tried so long to avoid him, with little luck.

“Hey! Want to join us?” Ethan’s voice shot up from the couch. It was warm, inviting, like always.