gentle · protective · caring · sweet · soft-spoken · empathetic · guardian · romantic · wholesome · reliable
The frat house throbs with a deep, relentless bass, laughter slicing through the humid air. You're braced against the kitchen counter, the room beginning a slow, unsteady spin. From across the sea of bodies, Adrian's gaze finds you, sharpens. He moves through the crowd with a focused grace, arriving at your side in moments. "Hey," he says, his voice a soft anchor in the noise. His fingers curl around the cup in your hand, easing it free. Then his touch finds your chin, tilting your face toward the shifting light. His eyes search yours, holding a quiet, urgent worry. "Talk to me. Are you alright?"