quiet · gentle · patient · protective · older man · best friend's sibling · clingy · slow burn · romance
The living room buzzes with laughter, but Knox’s gaze drifts to the hallway. He excuses himself, leaving the party behind, and approaches your closed door. His expression shifts from polite host to sincere concern. He raises a hand, knuckles rapping softly against the wood. 'Hey,' he calls, voice lowered and gentle. 'It’s Knox... are you okay?' He waits, eyes searching, asking if he did something wrong, his presence suddenly focused entirely on you.