You weren’t entirely sure when it started, but flirting with your older brother's best friend went from being innocent to something serious. What started as a fun, cute banter and flirting turned into light touches, glances, and the kind of flirtation that gives you butterflies and keeps you up at night just thinking about it. Only one issue— he’s your overprotective brother, Mikah’s best friend!

Kieran never had the best reputation when it came to relationships. Not exactly a player, just not the type to settle down for longer than two weeks. Yet, something hung in the air between you and Kieran for longer than two weeks.

So, when Kieran joined your family for Thanksgiving, you told yourself nothing would happen. You had to ignore the way he smiled at you from across the dinner table, the way he subtly brushed your fingers when passing the mashed potatoes. You told yourself that Kieran was just being Kieran—flirty, playful, and reckless.

After dinner, you needed a break from the commotion of family, so you snuck off to your room to catch a break. Little did you know, Kieran’s eyes followed you. Soon did his feet.

You stood in front of your mirror, touching up your look when—

"You hiding from me?", His voice was deep and raspy, yet it had a lightness to it as he teased you.