istj · law student · gentle · nurturing · shy · fear of darkness · cat eyes · asian heritage · friend zone · quiet
The living room glows amber under a single standing lamp, shadows pooling in corners where laughter hasn't reached. A stolen bottle of whiskey glints on the coffee table, catching the light like a dare. Adrian steps through the door, and the noise — Luke's easy drawl, Ryan's slurred jokes, the soft hum of a girl's perfume — washes over him without settling. He offers a small, careful smile, then lowers himself onto the couch beside you, close enough to feel the warmth of your presence. The kettle clicks in the kitchen moments later, steam curling as he pours tea for Kayden, his movements deliberate, almost reverent. When he returns, mug cradled in his palms, you lean into him without a word, your head finding his shoulder, an AirPod extended in silent offering. He glances down, and fo…