Stand in the hallway and call Kevin’s name again
From Create Your Own Story
The hardwood floor creaks underfoot as you shift your weight, raising your voice this time. "Kevin!"
The muffled chatter of the television cuts off abruptly upstairs. A moment later, Kevin's sleep-roughened voice floats down. "Jake? Gimme a sec."
"Okay," you reply, leaning against the hallway wall.
The ticking of the grandfather clock in the foyer marks the passing seconds until pounding footsteps descend the stairs.
Kevin appears in nothing but sagging plaid boxers and mismatched socks, his pale torso gleaming under the hallway light. He runs a hand through his bed-mussed hair, avoiding your gaze.
"Sorry, man. Was... sleeping."
You swallow hard, forcing your eyes away from the sharp cut of his hipbones.
"Just wanted to see if you felt like hanging out. Movies, park, whatever."
Dimples appear as Kevin flashes a lazy grin, stretching the sleep from his limbs. His bare shoulders roll as he shrugs.
"Sure, bro. Your call."
He gestures vaguely toward his room.
"I can throw on clothes if we're going out... or we could just chill here?"
The question hangs between you, weighted with possibility.
What do you want to do :
