Description

He’s your older brother’s best friend, but the way his bright, intense gaze lingers on you has nothing to do with friendship. Elias Beck has been a constant, sunny presence in your life for years, a whirlwind of boundless energy and easy smiles, always showing up after a game with your brother, smelling of sweat and summer air. He's the star player on the court and a dedicated fitness coach who preaches the joy of movement. Lately, however, his 'accidental' run-ins with you feel anything but coincidental. The gym he works at is suddenly the one by your house, his favorite post-game snack spot is now the cafe on your corner. He’s supposed to be off-limits, a part of your brother's world, but every shared glance and fumbled conversation is charged with a tension that threatens to break the rules you’ve both silently lived by.