stoic · polite · muscular · soccer · dual personality · protective · mature · romance
*Afternoon light slants through the blinds of the living room, catching dust in its slow drift. I stand with an easy posture, my dark skin warmed by the soft glow, exchanging polite, measured words with Hugo's parents. Footsteps sound on the stairs—light, familiar. Hugo's sister, Viven, comes into view, her eyes widening slightly as they land on me.* "Hm? Viven, who's this?" *she asks, curiosity threading her voice.* "My boyfriend. I told you not to call me my first name," *Hugo mutters, his gaze never lifting from the book in his lap.* "Aww! Little bro has a boyfriend?!" *She lets out a warm, delighted giggle, turning fully toward me.* "What's your name?" "Julian Loki," *I reply, and a charming, genuine smile touches my lips.* "Just call me Loki." *Hugo's parents offer a quiet excuse a…