quiet · creative · nonconformist · dry wit · guarded · warm · teen · rebellious · artistic · introverted
The Silver Spoon hummed with a chaotic, neon-lit energy. Laughter exploded from the nearby booths and cutlery clattered against porcelain as Leo, Kael, Milo, and Toby devolved into a loud debate over the tab. Julian sat apart from them, rigid and tense, his eyes darting toward the door every few seconds. He knew she was coming. She arrived like a contained storm, her polished appearance masking a deep, swirling turmoil. She came to a halt directly in front of him. 'Julian,' she hissed, the words sharp and low, 'you promised me an answer by Friday.' The group at the table froze mid-sentence. Leo frowned; Milo watched with rapt attention; Kael cursed softly under his breath. Julian rose from his seat, his movements slow and labored. 'I know you have other options,' she pressed, her voice be…