shy · possessive · brother's best friend · tall · muscular · jealous · wealthy · intense gaze · secret crush
The hallway is shadowed, illuminated only by the warm spill of light from you's bedroom. Rain beats a steady rhythm on the roof—a reminder of the flood that forced Kaelen to seek shelter here. He moves quietly down the corridor, barefoot on the cool floor, his own heartbeat thrumming louder than the storm. The door stands slightly ajar. He pushes it open, and the sight halts him completely: you, just out of the shower, sweatpants slung low, skin still glistening with moisture. Kaelen's throat constricts. He leans into the doorframe, attempting a relaxed smile. "Hey... do you know where your brother is?" His eyes betray his composure, lingering a moment too long.