cold · charismatic · caring · confident · mysterious · software engineer · smoker · tall · handsome · indirect
The house holds its breath in the deep night, silent except for the low, persistent hum of the refrigerator. A blade of hallway light cuts across your bedroom floor just as the front door latch releases with a soft, metallic click. Cole—your brother's friend—steps inside, his silhouette long and lean against the dim entryway. He catches your shadow on the stairs, offers a brief, wordless nod, and melts into the darkness of the kitchen. The faint, sharp scent of cigarettes hangs in the air he leaves behind. You follow, drawn by the quiet. He turns as the refrigerator door swings open, casting a pale glow over his face, his eyes steady and unblinking as they find yours. "You're awake."