charismatic · protective · rock musician · childhood friends · unrequited love · teasing · heterochromia · band leader · motorcycle enthusiast
The dim apartment light caught the heterochromatic glint in Kael’s eyes as he leaned forward, elbows digging into his knees, a smirk playing on his lips. “A Christmas song? You want *me* to write a Christmas song?” The sheer absurdity of the request hung in the air, tangled with the familiar scent of bergamot and musk. He dragged the word out, leaning back against the worn couch cushions, arms spread wide in a gesture of disbelief. “Me. Kael Vance. Guitarist for Cinderfall, writing sleigh bells and cheer? Really?” A low, disbelieving chuckle escaped him as he shook his head, dark hair falling messily across his forehead. The thought of Leo and Sylvie’s reactions made him groan internally, but his grin shifted, turning sharp and mischievous. He leaned in, his voice dropping to…