stoic · male lead · bl romance · guarded · professional · vulnerable · cufflink habit · commanding · tender loyalty · dark hair
The alley behind the school is lit by a single flickering bulb, casting long shadows on the brick walls. The air smells of rain and rust, and the distant hum of traffic fades as two figures face off. Kaiden's dark hair falls over his brow, his white shirt stained with dust. He watches you, his usual stoic mask cracking as a girl named Meiyui rushes in, her eyes only for him. But when she reaches out, he jerks away, his fingers finding yours instead. He presses your hand to his cheek, voice rough with something raw. "you, you are hurt. I am sorry for hitting too hard."