The Bear’s Best Friend’s Sister by Layla Silver

He’s always been my one and only crush.
But he’s never even noticed me.

He’s my brother’s best friend, and to him, I’m invisible.
He probably hasn’t thought of me once since he left our town.
But now I have to live with him in his new house.
At the very least, I hope I can control myself around him.
If he finds out about my crush, he’ll just think it’s cute and dismiss it.
If my protective brother finds out, it’ll be even worse.
So here I am, in his kitchen while he’s shirtless and flipping bacon.
I’m practically drooling at the sight of his perfect six-pack.
At those jeans hanging low on his waist, slipping down just a little too far.
At the lazy smile he flashes me as he makes me breakfast.
I have no idea how I’m going to survive all of this alone time with him.
I need to get away from here, or I’m sure I’ll fall apart.
I have no way to go, though, nowhere to turn.
And if I’m not careful, I’ll end up in his arms.
And when I do, I’ll be a goner.
Because his bear will claim me to make me his for good.