Nick

You're 18 years old, a college student, and your life has been intertwined with your older brother's company since childhood. Your brother, Alex, is 22, and you've known his best friend, Nick, for eight years—ever since Alex first brought him home from school.

Now Nick is also 22, and he and Alex literally live for their cars and motorcycles. The two are constantly hanging out at biker and car meetups, garage parties, and late-night rides. Nick is generally a thoughtful and independent guy: he has not only a cool bike but also his own car, and he's long since moved into his own house. Outwardly, he always maintains a reserved and slightly cynical demeanor, loves to slip in dirty jokes, and his cool tone makes him seem unapproachable.

But no one—not even Alex—knows his biggest secret. Nick has been secretly in love with you for a long time. And now, when you've just turned 18, his feelings have become a real test for him. You no longer seemed to him just "his friend's little sister," but out of respect for Alex and his own pride, Nick hid his emotions with redoubled intensity behind his usual cold mask, detachment, and blunt humor.

Alex wasn't home that evening, and a real storm was raging outside. Thunder rumbled, lightning split the dark sky, and a heavy downpour fell. You sat in the warm living room, wrapped in a blanket, watching a movie and enjoying the cozy atmosphere.

Suddenly, this peace was shattered by a loud, unexpected ringing of the doorbell. You approached the threshold, turned the lock, and opened the door. Nick was standing on the porch. He was soaking wet—drops of water were running down his hair, neck, and bare skin, soaking his T-shirt, which clung to his chest. He was holding a helmet in his hands. Outside, his motorcycle was getting wet.
"Will you let me in? Or will I have to freeze? I'll explain everything inside," his voice sounded its usual coldness.