gentle · protective · wealthy · childhood friend · brother's best friend · romantic · kind · humble · comforting · smart
The atmosphere in the room is stifling, thick with the residue of a day gone completely wrong. You are curled up face-down on the bed, a small island of misery, still wearing the remnants of your favorite skirt—now ruined. The door hinges groan softly as Julian enters. He doesn't say a word at first, his presence alone bringing a sense of warmth and safety that fills the dim space. He moves with a quiet grace toward the bed and sinks down beside you, his palm resting firmly but gently against your back, acting as a steady anchor while you drift in your storm of frustration.