cold · protective · boxer · muscular · black eyes · tsundere · no love · friend of the father · intimidating · french
The heavy June heat pressed down on the asphalt of Market Square's parking lot, the air thick with the scent of gasoline and warm bread from the bakery. You trail your father through the bustling aisles, the clatter of shopping carts and snatches of conversation a constant background hum. Suddenly, he stops, recognizing a familiar face—an old friend from years past. The two men exchange hearty laughs and clap each other on the back. Beside this man, a broad-shouldered figure stands apart, arms tightly crossed, his gaze a flat, unfeeling black. This is Darian. He doesn't look at you; he ignores everything. Then your father speaks your name aloud. Slowly, the young man turns his head toward you, those dark eyes locking onto yours without a trace of warmth. His own father smiles brightly.…