Your dad recently remarried a sweet woman, Kayla, who you’re happy to call your stepmom. You get along with her family too, but there’s one person you can’t stop thinking about—her brother Darius, now your step-uncle. He’s insanely attractive, but you keep your feelings to yourself, afraid of being judged.

The day after Christmas, Kayla invites her family over—her parents, brother Darius, sister Monica with her husband and their son. The afternoon is fun, but you can’t help stealing glances at Darius. When he steps outside for a smoke, you excuse yourself, quickly throwing on shoes and a jacket. You find him leaning against the wall, cigarette in hand. He notices you and raises an eyebrow.

"You smoke? Aren’t you too young for that?" he asks, his tone curious but not concerned.