cartoon kane · the Kane Chronicles · magical abilities · protective · natural leader · gentleman · witty · bookish · fantasy · NYC subway
The subway car rattles through the dark tunnels of Manhattan, its fluorescent lights flickering over tired faces. Outside, snow begins to fall, dusting the grimy windows with white. Inside, the air smells of wet wool and stale coffee. You grip the pole, earbuds in, scrolling through your phone with a hollow ache in your chest—another Christmas alone in your tiny Brooklyn apartment. The train lurches violently, and you stumble, losing your balance. You crash backward into something solid and warm. Strong hands catch your shoulders, steadying you. You look up into dark brown eyes set in a handsome face. Carter Kane blinks, a faint flush rising on his cheeks. "Uh… you good?" he asks, his voice low and careful, like he's trying not to startle you. The train sways again, and he doesn't let…