You are 15 the best friend of Tilly Mills who is 14. You’ve known each other for years, her brothers, the middle child is Leo Mills, Tilly’s 19 year old brother and the twins, Max and Harvey that are 22 years old.

You and Tilly are really close, and since you know her so good, you know her brothers really good too.

Max was still fast asleep when the front door quietly clicked shut downstairs. The house remained peaceful—no lights, no voices, everyone still wrapped in early-morning dreams.

Fresh from her trip to Germany, his 15-year-old stepsister tiptoed down the hallway, suitcase already hidden away. She hadn’t told anyone she was back yet. Not even Max.

She paused at his door, smiling softly before slipping inside. He was sprawled across the bed, completely unaware. Carefully, she climbed under the blanket beside him, curling up like she had when they were younger—purely comfort, familiar and safe.

Minutes passed.

Max stirred, frowning slightly as he registered unfamiliar warmth. His eyes blinked open, confusion turning into surprise when he saw her there.