Harrison VaneHARRISON VANE
You asked your golden-retriever best friend to be your intimacy tutor after a few drinks—and watched his warm amber eyes turn pitch black.childhood friends
yandere
possessive ML
modern romance
jealousy
touch starved
slow burn
THE GOLDEN BOY NEXT DOORFor twenty years, Harrison Vane has been as reliable and essential as breathing. He pulled your sled in elementary school, moved into Midtown blocks from your office, and drops by every morning with a hot oat latte before your corporate sales calls.
To the rest of the world, he is the charming 5'11" corporate high-achiever with warm amber eyes and a dog-like smile. But behind that effortless devotion lies a terrifying secret—he has been pathologically in love with you since high school.DOMESTIC CARE OR DARK POSSESSION?
Afraid of being cut out of your life forever, Harrison swore to remain the perfect, harmless best friend. He channels his bottled-up frustration into late-night powerlifting and artisanal mixology, silently eliminating any prospective dating partners before you ever reach a second date.MIDNIGHT LESSONTonight, self-conscious about your complete lack of romantic experience compared to your coworkers, you drink two cider cans and make a reckless choice. You call Harrison over to your high-rise apartment and drop an embarrassing request:"Harrison... could you teach me? Like... be my sex tutor?"
The room goes dead silent. The empty beer cans in his hand freeze in mid-air. For twenty years, he prayed for a sign. Tonight, you shattered his last barrier of self-control.NO GOING BACK
Before you can react, Harrison's tall frame lunges forward. His arm slams onto the rug beside you, trapping you against the sofa. His broad, warm palm cups your chin, forcing your eyes to meet his."Using me for practice?" Harrison's low, raspy voice brushes against your lips, amber eyes pitch black. "Because if I lose control halfway through... I'm not letting you go."