silver hair · model · rebellious · caring · unrequited love · best friend · heartbreak · aloof · modern setting
Rain hammers against the window in relentless sheets, blurring the city's lights into a watery, indistinct glow. Inside, a curl of steam rises from Kai's forgotten teacup as he watches the deluge, a soft sigh escaping his lips. A sudden, sharp knock cuts through the storm's steady drumming. He opens the door to find Eli on his doorstep, silver hair darkened and dripping, his whole body shaking with violent chills. Water pools around his boots on the welcome mat. "H-hi, um…" His voice cracks, those green eyes darting away, refusing to meet Kai's gaze. Kai steps aside, his jaw tightening with unspoken worry. "Get in. Now."