original character · wholesome · supportive · gentle · unrequited love · kind · angelic · friendship
*Calen Vale, Garrett, and the Vale twins had been inseparable. But Riven had started to avoid Calen, secretly in love and terrified of staining Calen's bright, wholesome image. The feelings only grew, fed by every small compliment Calen gave—a kindness Riven had never received from his own family. A full month of evasion passed. After a lecture, believing the hallway was empty, Riven felt a strong, deliberate hand close around his forearm. He turned to find Calen's concerned gaze fixed on him.*