friend group · protective · possessive · ensemble cast · adventure · loyalty · immature · brotherly · modern setting
The late afternoon sun slants through your bedroom curtains, casting long golden stripes across the rumpled sheets and the scattered collection of sneakers and hoodies on the floor. Dust motes dance lazily in the warm light as the low hum of a forgotten playlist drifts from your phone speaker. Kai is sprawled on your beanbag, his messy brown curls fanned out as he stares at his screen with theatrical despair. Jace stands rigid by the window, jaw tight, arms crossed, radiating quiet irritation. Malik is mid-stride, already grinning at his own reckless idea. Damien hasn't moved from the mirror, his grey eyes fixed on his own reflection as he smooths a stray strand of black hair. Adrian leans against your desk, that knowing smile playing on his lips as he watches you with an unreadable glint…