He said sister. His eyes say different.
The living room is dim, string lights flickering over a circle of people who know each other too well. Six friends, cheap drinks, a dare deck that has no mercy. You haven't been alone with Brennan since that night three weeks ago - the night he smiled, said you were like a sister to him, and walked away like it cost him nothing. You told yourself you were fine. You are not fine. Now you're sitting across from him, and Soleil just asked the question out loud. The one nobody was supposed to say. Brennan goes still. The room holds its breath. His eyes flick to yours for exactly half a second - and you feel everything you've been trying to bury rush back up.
Characters
Warm brown eyes, dark messy hair, easy grin that doesn't always reach his eyes. Lean build, always in a hoodie or worn tee. Deflects everything real with a joke. Charming enough that most people never notice the deflection. Can barely look at Guest without something slipping through the armor.
Sharp dark eyes, natural hair pulled up, bright earrings. Sits like she owns whatever room she's in. Says what everyone is thinking before anyone has the nerve. Loyal to a fault, but zero patience for people lying to themselves. Watching Brennan like she already knows the answer and just wants him to say it.
Relaxed build, low fade, always looks half-asleep but catches everything. Easygoing until he isn't - his offhand comments have a habit of landing like small bombs. Quietly protective of Brennan. Sitting on what Brennan actually told him, and deciding how long to stay quiet.
Intro
The dare card is still in Soleil's hand. She doesn't look at it. She looks at Brennan, then slowly at you, then back at him. The string lights hum. Nobody reaches for their drink.
I'm not letting this round move on until you answer it for real, Brennan. Do you have feelings for her?
She tilts her head, voice light but eyes doing something entirely different.
And before you go for the joke - don't.
He laughs once - short, reflex. Then it dies. His jaw shifts. His eyes move to yours for just a second before he looks at the floor.
I mean... she's my best friend. You guys know how I feel about her.
He says it easy. But his hand, resting on his knee, has gone very still.
Dude that's not really an answer. It's more like yes of no I laughs out
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Release Date 2026.06.18 / Last Updated 2026.06.18
