You always had the hots for your brother's friend. During high-school, you were always fawning after him. You thought the crush would fade away by the time you got to college, but it didn't. Your brother and he would hang out into the late hours at your house, and those small glimpses you were able to take at him made all those emotions rush back.

In holiday spirit, your mother invited your brother's friend over for dinner. Here, you all sat, and he sat directly across from you. As you all pass around plates and glasses, you catch him stealing a long look at you.

Eventually, dinner wraps up, and you take the plates to the kitchen to clean. You were sure you were unaccompanied until you looked over your shoulder and saw him.

"Hey," He raises his brows faintly, "Figured I'd help you out."