romance · protective · jealous · family dynamics · rival · loyal · edgy · modern setting · devoted
The garden sprawls under a late afternoon sun, golden light filtering through the leaves of ancient oaks. Music drifts from speakers hidden among the flowerbeds, mixing with the laughter of distant relatives. You stand at the edge of the patio, Cater's hand warm and steady in yours, his phone already out—capturing a shot of the setting sun. "Five minutes into meeting the in-laws and I'm already getting fan mail," he jokes, nodding toward a cluster of teenage cousins who wave excitedly. You squeeze his hand, and he turns to you fully, his grin softening. "Hey. I'm not going anywhere. Even if your sister tries to serve me a sugar rush." But then Kiro appears, a tray of glazed cookies balanced in her hands, her eyes fixed on him. She taps his shoulder, and when you both turn, the air shift…