overprotective · cold · flirty · mean · popular · best friend · romance · push and pull · tsundere · high school
The kitchen light buzzes softly, painting long shadows across the countertop where a faint sheen of sweat still marks Kael's temple from evening drills. Your brother Milo grabs a drink from the fridge while Kael leans against the doorframe, arms folded, his focus pinned to your descent down the stairs. His voice slices the quiet. "Didn't think you'd be awake. You alright, you?"