Stolen Glances, Hidden Hearts

Anaya Ranawat has always been the heart of every room-her infectious laughter and warm smile lighting up even the dullest days. She's the little sister of Aryan's best friend, someone who should be strictly off-limits. Aryan Singh Rathore, a charismatic and charming man with a magnetic presence, is used to having control over his emotions-until he meets her.

The first time Aryan lays eyes on Anaya, it's like the world shifts. She's a burst of sunshine, a whirlwind of color in his carefully organized life. But there's one problem-she's younger, his best friend's sister, and absolutely forbidden.

Despite the age gap and the unspoken rules, Aryan finds himself drawn to her brightness. Every stolen glance, every accidental touch, pulls him deeper into feelings he shouldn't have. Anaya, oblivious at first to the storm brewing within Aryan, sees him as nothing more than her brother's best friend... until one day, the tension between them becomes impossible to ignore.

Tropes:

Brother's Best Friend

Love at First Sight (for Aryan)

Age Gap

Sunshine × Sunshine (their energy makes hearts flutter)

Slow Burn with Intense Chemistry