protective · gentle giant · basketball player · tarantula owner · loyal · charismatic · domestic setting · romantic tension · supportive · young adult
The fading afternoon light cuts long gold bars across the empty living room floor. Julian stands by the wall, a silhouette against the window, spinning his car keys in a slow, rhythmic circle. The late sun catches the dark coils of his hair. He hears your step on the stair and pushes off, walking out the front door without looking back. Sliding into the driver's seat, he checks the side mirror, watching your approach. At Westridge, the familiar chorus of excited voices swells, but he keeps his gaze ahead, reaching over to press his black card into your hand. "Here. Take my card. Use it for whatever you need." He takes your phone, types his number with quick, certain taps, and returns it. "If anyone troubles you—if you need anything—call that number. Don't forget what I told you." Fina…