My Baby Brother is the Strongest Character MASTERLIST
Featuring:
isekaid!older sister!Reader & younger brother!Gun Park
reverse harem
Goo Kim, James Lee/DG, Samuel Seo, Gitae Kim, Jake Kim, Jichang Kwak
other love interests
Jinrang (Lang Jin), Seongji Yuk
Synopsis:
If God is real, then He has one hell of a sense of humor.
Life hasn’t been perfect. There were ups and downs, times where you wished you were born as someone else, someone prettier or richer or more talented, but you had reached a point where you were content. Happy, even. A promotion abroad, a new apartment with no roommates, delicious paychecks and what does the Big Guy do? He kills you. What’s more pathetic is that you died choking on chicken skin while celebrating your new life of independence.
Just when you were an official, proper, working adult of society, the universe spat in your face and now you were back to square one.
No, scratch that, you didn’t regress—you reincarnated as the only known daughter of a yakuza boss. Sounds fancy, you know, but this is no romance manga. Actually, it’s somehow worse, because your baby brother is the infamous Gun Park.
Your Character Settings: AFAB, older half-sister of Gun Park, civilian, medical professional
Content/Trigger Warnings: swearing, typical Lookism violence, sexual themes, mind the warnings for individual chapters
Other Tags: slice of life, isekai, reincarnation/rebirth, sister complex, reverse harem/why choose, fluff, comedy, humor
💋 : smut (from mild to explicit)
Author's Note: There is no deep plot to this. This is just fluffy family stuff with Gun Park being protective of you, his older sister and a magnet for hot weirdos. There is some occasional smut. NO BROTHER-SISTER INCEST. Also, some ages have been lifted.
IMPORTANT: I started this AU during the early chapters of the Incheon arc. Back then, we didn't know who Gitae Kim's mother was. But after some deliberation, I've decided to acknowledge that part of canon within my AU so there is second cousin incest within the story between Gitae and Reader.
Lastly, don't overthink. Just enjoy the ride.
Episodes:
First Meeting
You've been reincarnated and now you have a weirdo younger brother.
Games
Gun has a special place in his heart for toys and puzzles.
Birthday
Goo shows up unannounced after Gun missed a work meeting.
Angel of J High (featuring: the J High first years)
You've grown accustomed to your life as the school nurse for J High.
It's a Promise (featuring: James Lee/DG)
A forgotten promise comes back to haunt you.
Swift Waters Parted
It's the day of the festival, but why do you feel like you're forgetting something?
Morning Sun (featuring: Samuel Seo) 💋
You meet up with a friend for drinks.
Safe and Sound
You and Gun finally share a meal again.
Weirdo (featuring: Goo Kim)
Gun Park has been acting weird and Goo will get to the bottom of it!
Like Water for Chocolate (featuring: Gitae Kim)💋
Once upon a time in Mexico...
Paper Snow, Glittering Fish
Gun reminisces about his two very different experiences with Mother's Day.
Scammers and Strange Fellows (featuring: Goo Kim)
You have a word with the man who tries to scam your students.
Like Tears in the Rain (featuring: Jake Kim)
A near chicken skin fatality leads to a fateful encounter.
Kryptonite (featuring: James Lee/DG)
You struggle to find a gift for your brother so you rope in a "former" admirer for help.
Bert and Ernie (featuring: Goo Kim)
The tension in Goo and Gun's friendship reaches its boiling point.
Morning After (featuring: Samuel Seo, Goo Kim)
Samuel doesn't do breakfast buffets, but then the elevator greets him with an unexpected surprise.
Trip to Busan (featuring: Goo Kim, Busan Gang and Lang Jin/Jinrang)
Gun accompanies you to Busan for a medical mission, and where Archie goes Jughead follows.
Noah's Ark (Gun-focused but with minor Goo Kim x Reader)
One fishing trip changes the course of history.
Anchor
The bad days come and go like the tide, but luckily, you found your anchor.
Fish Out of Water (featuring: Seongji Yuk and his students, Samuel Seo)
Seongji Yuk and his students visit Seoul for the first time.
Fire! (featuring: Samuel Seo)
Your house catches fire, forcing you to relocate.
Alibi in Ashes (featuring: Samuel Seo, James Lee/DG, Goo Kim)
(Direct continuation of "Fire!")
Life goes on after your house is set ablaze, but the culprit maybe closer than you think.
Out of the Frying Pan (featuring: Samuel Seo, James Lee/DG, Goo Kim)
(Direct continuation of "Alibi in Ashes")
You confront the so-called arsonist.
Stupid Piece Of (featuring: Samuel Seo)
A glimpse into Samuel Seo's devotion.
If I Love You, Beware (featuring: Gitae Kim, James Lee/DG) 💋
Gitae Kim's hunger remains unsatiated and he doesn't understand why.
So This Is Love (featuring: Gun Park, Jake Kim, James Lee/DG, Gitae Kim) 💋
You encounter an old acquaintance while doing a favor for your senior.
Lovefool (featuring: Gitae Kim, James Lee/DG) 💋
(Direct continuation of "So This Is Love")
You finally get a whole day to yourself. No boys, no drama. Or so you thought.
Haunted (featuring: Gitae Kim, James Lee/DG) 💋
(Direct continuation of "Lovefool")
What's worse than one persistent freak?
Second Puberty (featuring: James Lee/DG, Gitae Kim, Gun Park, Goo Kim)
(Direct continuation of "Haunted")
DG forces you to stop looking away, Gitae Kim is a surprisingly decent conversation partner and Goo Kim realizes something.
Tempting Fate (feauturing: Jake Kim, Samuel Seo)
Jake Kim invites you for a drink.
Better Than Candy (featuring: James Lee/DG) 💋
You're right, he can't keep sucking on lollipops forever.
The One That Got Away (featuring: Jichang Kwak) 💋
The girls ask you for relationship advice.
The Lost Lenore (featuring: Samuel Seo, Jake Kim, Big Deal)
You reunite with your childhood friends.
Manwhore, Maneater (featuring: Gitae Kim) 💋
Gitae Kim shows up with an offer you can't refuse.
My Best Friend's Sister (featuring: Gun Park, Goo Kim)
Goo is practically family.
Old Flame (featuring: Gun Park, Goo Kim, Jichang Kwak) 💋
You spend Thanksgiving in Chungcheong and run into a familiar face.
Burn Marks (featuring: Gun Park, Goo Kim, Jichang Kwak)
(Direct continuation of "Old Flame")
Is love really enough to fight fate?
Sparks Fly (featuring: Gun Park, Goo Kim, Jichang Kwak)
(Direct continuation of "Burn Marks")
Jibeom wants his brunch to be as entertaining as an episode from Sex and the City.
No Need for Goodbyes (featuring: Gun Park, Goo Kim, Jichang Kwak)
(Direct continuation of "Sparks Fly")
You leave for Seoul and Jichang rethinks his life.
Bonus Content:
Timeline explanation
smut scenarios with the men of the harem (James Lee/Diego Kang, Samuel Seo, Jake Kim, Gitae Kim, Goo Kim) 💋
NSFW Alphabet: Gitae Kim💋
“Uh, I like noses. I like big noses because well, because you can kind of like, you can like sit on them.” – Doja Cat, 2021
These headcanons are specific to MBBITSC! Gitae Kim and references his first time with AFAB!Reader, which occurs in the episode "Like Water For Chocolate."
NSFW Alphabet: James Lee/DG💋
NSFW Alphabet: Samuel Seo 💋
These headcanons are specific to MBBITSC! Samuel Seo, who is way softer than canon!Samuel.
Love Languages with Younger Brother! Gun Park
A fluff-filled exploration on how Gun Park communicates his affection for you, his older sister.
What if...
MBBITSC! Gun Park switched consciousness with canon!Gun
You're reborn in the Pre-Generation (masterlist)
You ended up in Korea at age 8. (ask/discussion)
You had a son with Gitae Kim (masterlist)
Twins
You were in a sorta love triangle with Gap Kim and Minseon Kang
Main AU Fanart:
Noona 1, 2 by @lollipoplolly33
My art:
Gun, did you miss me?
Goo and you dancing
Disclaimer: The image used does not belong to me. It is a screencapture from Ep. 505 - Lookism, Webtoon.
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CONTENT WARNING: This post contains mild suggestive themes.
JAMES LEE
James notices it within exactly two seconds of you walking into the living room.
He says nothing. But you've managed to distract him.
His eyes trace the soft outline beneath your oversized tee.
He will play it incredibly cool.
He’ll sit back on the couch, crossing his legs, but his eyes will track your every movement as you stretch over the coffee table to grab the remote.
When you sit next to him, he casually drapes his arm over the back of the sofa, but his fingers gently hook into the collar of your tee, pulling you against him.
"You seem comfortable."
"Is that a problem?"
"Quite the opposite."
GUN PARK
The moment you walk past him in a thin, bra-less tank top, his eyes instantly fixate on the subtle bounce and the distinct outline of your nipples pressing against the fabric.
He stares right at them.
"You do know that they exist for support, right?"
"But they're a pain in the... chest?"
Gun smirks.
But as soon as the bell rings or you need to step out, he will literally take whatever oversized hoodie or jacket he’s currently wearing, toss it over your head like a blanket, and tell you to put it on.
If you complain that it’s uncomfortable, he’ll just glare.
"Only I get to see you like this, understood?".
GOO KIM
Goo is sitting on the floor playing a video game when you walk by to grab a snack.
He accidentally catches a glimpse of the unmistakable shape beneath your shirt, completely misses a combo, and the screen loudly blares GAME OVER.
He drops the controller, his jaw hitting the floor as his glasses slide right down the bridge of his nose.
"Are we... are we just letting the girls breathe today? What's the occasion?!"
"Shut tf up, Goo. I'm just feeling hot."
"..."
"Stop staring weirdo."
"Baby I'm trying, really! But they're staring back at me."
JOHAN SEONG
He’s sitting on your bed, trying to fix a strap on his bag, when you sit down right across from him in a loose, baggy pajama top.
As soon as he catches sight of it, his face goes full on medical emergency mode.
He violently snaps his head to the side and stared aggressively at the wall.
"Everything alright Johan?"
"JOHAN! ARE YOU OKAY-"
Buddy's literally having a nosebleed.
"Johan, calm down! It's just my pajamas; besides we're at home."
After you clean him up, he gets extremely touchy.
Wrapping his arms around your waist while you cook. Or constantly touching you while you guys sit on the couch watching movies.
SAMUEL SEO
He’s pouring himself a glass of water when you walk into the kitchen.
His eyes immediately lock onto your chest,
He sets the glass down with a heavy thud. He moves towards you.
"Are you doing this on purpose?"
"Why is something wrong?"
His eyes drop to your chest.
"Ohhhh. I don't think this should be a problem. You walk around like this all the time-"
He doesn't let you complete the sentence.
He hooks his fingers under the hem of your shirt, lifting it just enough to see your boobs.
"Smart choice. Saves me the trouble of taking it off later."
DANIEL PARK (OG)
Poor, sweet Daniel.
You two are sitting on the floor studying when you stretch your arms over your head, lifting your shirt just enough to show that you're completely free underneath.
Daniel looks up, sees the distinct movement, and his eyes go wiiiiide.
He lets out a high-pitched squeak, as his hands fly up to cover his face.
"Y/N! Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to look, I swear!"
He’s currently sweating through his clothes because he doesn't know where to look.
Even after you laugh and tell him it’s fine, he keeps his eyes glued strictly to his textbook, his fingers trembling as he turns the pages.
He keeps stealing tiny glances when he thinks you aren't looking, his heart beating so loud you can practically hear it.
JAKE KIM
Jake’s lying on the bed when you walk in, and the second he notices your bra-less look
A slow, incredibly fond grin spreads across his face.
He opens his arms wide, patting the empty spot on his chest.
"Come here the love of my life."
The moment you slide into his embrace, he wraps his large arms securely around your back, his hands sliding under your shirt to press directly against your bare skin.
He lets out a contented sigh, burying his face in your hair.
"I love it when you're this relaxed around me. Makes me feel like you're officially all mine."
CHARACTERS: Gun Park, Goo Kim, James Lee, Daniel Park, Jake Kim, Eli Jang, Kitae Kim.
GUN PARK
The moment he walks into the house, the entire atmosphere changes. Your parents sit up straighter without even realizing it. It’s the Yamazaki effect.
He’s absurdly polite, all good manners and respectful nods. A part of him is probably itching to test your dad’s strength, but he won’t. Gun’s a gentleman.
With or without his sunglasses, your parents are convinced you brought a mafia boss home. Which… technically, you did.
Surprisingly, he’s very knowledgeable about everyday affairs and slips into conversation with your mom and dad with ease. He remembers every tiny detail they mention.
Your mom somehow ends up charmed by him, though your dad still remains a little suspicious. Eventually, Gun invites him to the sauna or out jogging, and slowly they become best frendos who occasionally drink together. Sometimes Goo Kim joins them too.
GOO KIM
Arrives late~
Shows up with the weirdest gift imaginable, but somehow your mom loves it because, despite everything, it’s practical. The moment he sees your dad, he immediately calls him “Dad” and pulls him into the tightest hug imaginable.
Throughout dinner, he says things so outrageous that your parents genuinely can’t tell whether he’s joking or subtly threatening someone.
Somehow, he charms everyone anyway.
Your mother laughs at all his jokes. Your father tries not to laugh and fails miserably.
He helps around the house and acts like he’s already an essential part of the family which, surprisingly, he becomes. By the end of the night, your parents are already asking him to visit again.
“Babe, your family likes me. I think I’m their favorite child now.”
He absolutely tells embarrassing stories about you just to watch you suffer. He’ll also somehow plan a situation where you have to say, “Daddy, pass me the salt,” only for both him and your actual father to reach for it at the same time. Oops.
JAMES LEE
Your parents are stunned the second they see him.
Both of them are genuinely mesmerized by how handsome he looks. It’s not just his appearance, it’s the way he carries himself that changes the entire atmosphere. Your mother suddenly starts fixing her hair. Your father becomes suspicious because nobody should naturally look that flawless.
Even though James is perfectly capable of charming people, with your parents he tries to be unusually genuine and relaxed. At the same time, though, he doesn’t particularly care about winning their approval either. He doesn’t give a fuck 😭
By the end of the night, your parents are left wondering how you managed to pull someone like him.
He compliments the food, the house, and asks thoughtful questions about your parents’ work. He has a way of making people feel important when they talk about themselves.
The fact that he’s now a politician practically makes your parents swoon. Wealthy? Successful? Well-spoken? What more could they ask for in a son-in-law?
Your father almost starts seeking his approval in every conversation.
When you both leave, your parents are already asking about wedding dates. You immediately shush them and tell them not to pressure James, but he just laughs softly and says,
“Whenever you’re ready. I’ll keep the ring handy.”
Your mother nearly squeals because she’s officially become a James fangirl.
DANIEL PARK
Daniel is unbelievably nervous. To him, meeting your parents feels like a life-or-death situation. He’d rather face Kitae again than do this.
He rehearses greetings in the mirror beforehand, brings flowers, and probably Googles “how to impress your girlfriend’s parents” at least ten times.
But the moment your parents meet him, they instantly adore him, because sincerity like Daniel’s can’t be faked. There’s a warmth to him that people naturally trust.
Your mom keeps feeding him more food because he looks far too sweet to refuse.
Your dad ends up giving him life advice for nearly two hours after learning Daniel grew up without a father figure and went through so much because of the people around him🥀
Daniel listens sincerely to every word.
When you walk him home afterward, he lets out the deepest sigh of relief.
“I thought your father was going to interrogate me…”
And then he kisses your cheek.
JAKE KIM
Jake is surprisingly relaxed about the meeting, though deep down he hopes your parents won’t recognize him and start talking about Gapryong Kim.
Unfortunately, things go even worse than that.
The moment they see the scar on his face, your parents are convinced you brought home a gangster.
Your dad starts testing him with serious questions, but instead of trying to impress anyone, Jake answers honestly.
Slowly, the atmosphere eases. Jake is naturally affable, and Sinu has definitely coached him beforehand.
If your family situation is tense or complicated, Jake notices immediately. Under the table, he gives your hand reassuring squeezes whenever conversations become uncomfortable.
Later, your mother says:
“He feels like someone who would protect you no matter what.”
And she’d be absolutely right.
ELI JANG
Your mother falls in love with him instantly.
He has a soft voice, gentle eyes, and is incredibly sweet with you. Everything about him feels warm and comforting.
The problem begins when he mentions Yenna.
At first, your parents are completely caught off guard by the fact that he already has a daughter. The atmosphere becomes tense almost immediately.
Later, they tell you that you need to come out of your fairytale and find someone more suitable.
But to you, nobody is more suitable than Eli.
And eventually, once your parents meet Yenna, everything changes.
Yenna quickly becomes a regular visitor at your house and starts calling your parents Grandma and Grandpa. In the end, they completely adore Eli and wholeheartedly accept your relationship.
KITAE KIM
The moment your parents open the door and see him standing there with an axe, they die of a heart attack😔🥀
featuring: Gun Park, Gitae Kim, James Lee/Diego Kang, Jichang Kwak, Seongji Yuk, Kingmaker J
TW: sex work, rough sex, gagging and bondage, overstimulation, roleplay, use of sex toys, oral sex (male and female), voyeurism, group sex, dubcon, Reader gets called dirty names
You thought about rereading your contract to check if your company has a filtering process. Why? Because every single man you serviced was attractive. No, that's not enough to describe them.
They were panty-dropping, jaw-hits-the-floor, drop-dead gorgeous. If one were to see them walking on the street, one would think that these creatures are proof of a higher power.
There was this one handsome man with heartbreak in his snake-like eyes. Apparently, you reminded him of his ex-wife, and he asked you to call him "honey" while he made love to you. He never kissed you though. You hope he and his wife make up soon.
Another time, you met with a big-chested fellow with glasses and ink everywhere but on his face. He used to be a regular, but one night, he moaned "mommy" while you massaged his scalp—that was the last time you saw him.
Once, you were "invited" to a birthday party. You thought there was a mix-up and tried to explain that you weren't a stripper (you didn't like dancing), but the guests explained that you were the birthday boy's present. The birthday boy was a tall thing with polydactyly. Contrary to his intimidating appearance, he was shy and awkward. A virgin. He was so cute that you couldn't help but pamper him before you took his first time, even teaching him how to use those extra fingers.
You must admit, you prefer flings over repeat customers.
One of your regulars is a mob boss with an X-shaped scar across his face. Newbies aren't allowed to service him.
The reason is simple: Jonggun Park likes rough sex.
He also doesn't hold back.
Countless women have left his room covered in bruises, welts and scars. Some even received wounds on their faces. You're one of the rare few who volunteered to be with him. Unlike the other girls, you don't have friends or family to fuss over your injuries, and you weren't popular, so it's only logical to keep him entertained so the more in-demand workers can focus on other clients.
Your first time with Gun Park was an experience. You used to think that you weren't into rough sex, but maybe your previous partners weren't rough enough.
Gun gave you a safe word, but you never felt like using it.
You love having his tattooed arm hooked around your neck as he pounds you from behind. You can't get enough of his deep, rumbly voice calling you his cheap whore. You can't help but smile when he sneers down at you.
The morning after is always painful, but you find the ache delicious.
But Gun has changed. When he calls for you, he doesn't throw you to the couch or bed the moment you arrive. He invites you to eat with him and asks if the bruises he gave you last time still hurt.
You weren't one to say no to a free meal but it was disarming to have Gun Park treat you like a person. Even more disappointing is how he has been fucking you less and less. During your last visit, he ate you out until you came, and then he fell asleep without entering you.
Is he getting bored? You hope not.
You find Gun's violence titillating.
On the other hand, there is this other client, a giant named Gitae Kim. He was your introduction to orgies. Well, more like a harem. The man loves women so much he sleeps with them in groups. You were nervous at first, but the other girls—your "seniors" so to speak—were very nice. They even told you that a group arrangement with one man and multiple women is relatively easier and leagues safer than anything else.
But for some godforsaken reason, Gitae Kim singled you out. The man who was obsessed with harems began asking for you and you alone. Your co-workers were terrified on your behalf and begged the madam not to send you to him, but everyone knew that they can't say no to a mobster, let alone the boss of an entire syndicate.
But surprisingly enough, despite his history of group sex, Gitae Kim was… kinda vanilla. He liked to watch you suck him off and bounce on his dick, but that was it. However, as the other girls pointed out, you were the only one who could keep up with his stamina. Perhaps that's why he preferred having multiple partners.
You really do wish he would get bored of you already, because you've long gotten bored of him. More importantly, the oversized thug has begun sending you flowers. In your line of work, that kind of attention is dangerous. Instead of flattery, the bouquets of blood-red roses only served to freak you out.
Speaking of freak, your least favorite client was also your first one. A beautiful man known only to you as "DG." He has a face that could put movie stars to shame, and a body that would have Michelangelo's David shaking.
DG started gently. You thought for sure that he was going to be one of your more "normal" clients. It turned out to be the opposite.
Like Lucifer, he was deceptively sweet.
He's the biggest pervert you've been with.
One of his favorite activities is using you as white noise to help him focus—he would type on his computer as your muffled screams and sloppy sounds filled the air. Usually, he just plugged you with toys, your arms and legs tied together while you suffered through delirious agony. Sometimes, J would take over.
You prefer J over the toys.
He always shows up wearing a policeman's uniform (probably one of DG's sick fetishes, you told yourself). In contrast to DG who never stops smiling, J's face remains impassive. However, J is kinder.
You like how warm he is, how he asks "Are you okay?" as he fills you.
But you barely see him, especially now that DG has decided to start fucking you with his own cock.
So yeah, you meet lots of interesting, unfairly attractive men at your job. None of them are husband material though.
- So he’s really shocked when you refuse his money
- At first he didn’t really care, if you wanted to use your own money it wasn’t any of his business
- But then it starts to irk his inferiority complex
- Did you think he can’t provide for you? Does he not have enough money? Do you have more money than him? So you think you’re better than him?
- Eventually, every time you refuse his money or pay for him he turns bitter and would throw backhanded “compliments” at you to make himself feel better
DG/JAMES LEE
- He would find it really refreshing
- As an idol, people were only around him because of his money and popularity
- But seeing you refuse to take his money makes him see you as genuine
- He still offers to pay but doesn’t insist if you say no
- He’ll still spoil you with gifts and flowers tho because he thinks there isn’t anything else he can offer to you
ZACK
- He also thinks he should always pay for his woman and would absolutely love to buy you food and gifts
- So when you refuse to let him pay he’s a bit hurt and paranoid thinking you don’t like him
- You explain to him how important your independency and values are to you and he understands and respects it
- But he won’t give up and will always try to pay for you
- Specially if it’s a date, he will try extra hard to not let you pay but still respect your boundaries
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There wasn't a label on your relationship. Best friends? It sounded kind of childish, but you liked to call him that. It didn't really matter at the end of the day. It was always you and him.
☆ GOO
"Not fair," you said in a dissatisfied tone, your eyes fixed on the screen. You knew it would end like that. He was good at this game, after all.
Goo was grinning from ear to ear, looking as happy as if he'd won millions. One arm was wrapped around your shoulders, his fingers slowly tracing circles over your bare skin in an oddly soothing way.
"Aww, look at that face!" his free hand reached up, and you gently slapped it away before he could pinch your cheek. "So grumpy! Do you want me to let you win? Hmm? Want me to?"
You gave him an unimpressed glance, making him giggle like a schoolgirl. What was his problem?
Both of his arms wrapped around you, pushing you back against the couch. He was all touchy without trying to do anything more, though you could feel the warmth of his palm resting against your stomach. He wasn't even trying to support his own weight, practically lying on top of you.
What an asshole.
"Get your sweaty little hands off me! I just got out of the shower," your voice came out muffled beneath his excessive weight.
"Yep. And you used my shampoo," Goo replied with a wide smile, nuzzling his nose against your neck to catch his own scent on you. For some reason, knowing you walked around smelling like him made him strangely happy.
Then his tongue briefly brushed your pulse point and you squealed.
"Ew! Ew, ew, ewww... Fuck off, Goo!"
☆ JAMES
You held one suit hanger against your body, humming quietly. Then you picked up another with your free hand. Both looked fine, yet something still felt off.
Your eyes met his in the mirror as he watched you with his usual calm expression.
"What do you think?" you asked, turning toward him. You held up one suit, then the other, giving him a chance to compare them.
"Both are good," he said simply, never taking his eyes off your silhouette. "You would look beautiful even without anything at all."
You shrugged, turning back to the mirror.
"Liar. You haven't seen me without clothes, so you can't say that."
James's lips twitched. A tiny movement, not quite a smile. Slowly, he stood up from the armchair and took several steps toward you. Your eyes met again in the mirror.
"... Maybe something flashier? I bet you still have something left from your idol days."
James glanced at the ceiling, as if he was either thinking or quietly rolling his eyes at your attitude.
He raised a hand and gently tilted your chin upward. The touch was light and playful, almost like a reminder not to push your luck too far.
Before you could say anything else, he stepped back until your view was filled by his broad shoulders.
"The second one. Your legs look better in the second one."
You hummed, glancing down at your legs.
Do they?
☆ JAKE
Jake looked up as you placed a plastic bag in front of him. The smell of something warm and delicious immediately reached him.
"What is it?" he asked, though his hands were already unpacking the bag and peeking into the containers inside.
"Leftovers," you said simply, leaning your hip against the table. "I visited your mom and she gave me some."
His brows shot up in surprise. You hadn't told him that. His mom hadn't mentioned it either. Well, in her defense, it wasn't like she called him very often.
"Mom? Like my mom?" You nodded, and Jake stared at the food with a bewildered expression. "Why wasn't I invited?"
"I dunno... She only asked me to come over."
At your dismissive shrug, Jake chuckled and shook his head. Now you were visiting his mom without him even being invited? The last time he checked, he was her only kid.
"Okay, that's kind of cute, but I'm definitely asking her about it next time," Jake said with his usual easygoing smile as he stood up.
One hand settled warmly against your lower back while the other lifted the bag into the air. He gave it a little shake, smiling even wider.
"Will you keep me company?" His thumb drifted just a little lower, enough that the touch no longer felt entirely friendly. He was genuinely happy that you and his mother got along so well. That fact made him wonder what if...
"Yeah. Do you want something to drink?"
Jake nodded, his smile never leaving his lips. His eyes carried something warm and difficult to describe.
"Sure thing, bestie."
Hand slipped a little lower as he guided you out of the room.
my day off gave me an opportunity to post everything I had. bon appetit lol