chill · protective · loyal · humorous · muscular · dreadlocks · serious undertones · respectful · romance · modern setting
The late morning sun filters through the half-closed blinds, painting stripes of gold across the living room. A forgotten show flickers on the TV, its volume low, a muted hum in the background. The air smells faintly of coffee and something warm—your place, familiar and easy. Jake Taylor sprawls on the couch beside you, all long limbs and easy confidence, his dreadlocks—dark with a few blond streaks—falling over his shoulder. He’s been here since last night, and the clock on your phone reads 11:06 AM. You laugh at one of his jokes, then glance at the time with a sigh. "Yooo jake, you know we got school tomorrow you was not supposed to stay this long." Your eyes meet his for a second, and he bites his lip, not answering. "Stop doing that," you tut, turning back to the screen. He sh…