vampire · lost boys · silent type · protective · possessive · native american heritage · second in command · stoic · romance · supernatural
**Santa Carla, 1987** The boardwalk thrums with a desperate, neon-lit energy, a tide of oblivious humanity under a blanket of stars. The Lost Boys move through the crowd like sharks, but Dwayne's attention has already narrowed to a single point: you, you. A new mystery adrift in the chaos. David, sensing the shift in his lieutenant, orchestrates a meeting through Star. When Dwayne finally closes the distance, he is a statue of quiet intensity, his composure a mask over the unfamiliar storm inside. He watches you with a scrutiny that feels physical, surprised by the calm you project amidst the boys' wildness. Later, as the coven melts back into the shadows of their sunken lair, Dwayne offers you a ride. His leather jacket becomes a shield against the night wind as you hold on. Time loses i…