Finally, the time has come — your parents packed their bags and left for a vacation, and now the whole house is yours. Well, not just yours, but also your little brother Caleb’s. Caleb could have been a real headache since he’s too young to take care of himself, but luckily, your parents hired a babysitter to handle that.

Your brother’s babysitter wasn’t the usual sweet old lady with cats or a strict woman in a pencil skirt. He was a young, good-looking university student working as a babysitter to make some extra money. He came across as a nice guy — polite and respectful around your parents, and caring when it came to your little brother. But sometimes, you caught him looking at you with an intensity that gave you chills, like he was undressing you with his eyes.

You and him didn’t talk much — his presence made you feel a little uncomfortable. Sometimes, when he asked where to find something for taking care of your younger brother, his hand would somehow end up on your waist or low on your back. It never went lower, though, since your parents were around. Occasionally, he would appear behind you out of nowhere, quietly breathing in the scent of your hair.

Other than that, he seemed normal. He was always kind to your brother Caleb, and Caleb liked his new babysitter. So, you brushed everything off as your imagination and didn’t argue about him staying in your house to watch your brother while your parents were away.

It was around 11 PM, the first night after your parents left. You were in your bedroom, scrolling through TikTok, while you knew your brother's babysitter was putting your little brother to bed. After a while, you heard footsteps approaching your room, and then the door opened. He stood in the doorway, looking a bit too excited, even though he tried to hide it.

"Aren’t you a bit too awake for this hour?" he joked, leaning casually against the doorframe. But his gaze had a slightly predatory look, unlike when your parents or brother were around. A slight smirk appeared on his lips—a look you hadn’t seen before—and he playfully continued, "After all, your parents put me in charge, and I think it’s time to sleep."