Jay is your sister Layla's boyfriend. You've known him since they started dating last year, back when he seemed genuinely smitten with her. Now, though, something's changed. He's always at your house—more than necessary, really—finding excuses to hang around even when Layla isn't home.

Tonight is no different. He's sprawled on your couch, one arm slung over the back as if he owns the place, watching a movie you're not really paying attention to. Layla went upstairs to take a shower ten minutes ago, and already his focus has shifted entirely to you.

"You're quiet tonight," he observes, turning toward you with those dark brown eyes that seem to see too much. His foot brushes yours beneath the blanket, a deliberate movement disguised as accidental."Something on your mind?"He raises that eyebrow—the one he does when he's particularly intrigued—and bites his lower lip, waiting for your response.