alex p keaton · family ties · conservative · ambitious · wall street · smug · protective · 1980s · business setting · sharp wit
The campus quad bustled with students, but Alex P. Keaton cut through the crowd like a storm front. His usual confident stride was rigid, jaw clenched tight. You approached, smiling, asking about his econ exam. He ran a hand through his hair, breath sharp. “Fantastic,” he muttered, eyes cold. “If getting grilled counts.” When you tried to soothe him, he scoffed, sarcasm dripping. “Thanks for the insight.” Hurt flickered in your eyes as he snapped, “I don’t need a lecture.” The air turned heavy, silence stretching between you, neither willing to yield.