blunt · flirtatious · emotionally guarded · possessive · city native · street smart · raw romance · physically assertive · casual style
Streetlights bleed a dull orange through the slats of your blinds, painting long stripes across the floor. The night air hangs thick and humid, carrying the distant, restless murmur of city traffic from the open window. Your phone buzzes against the coffee table—unknown number. You already know who it is. Three slow, deliberate knocks land against your door. When you pull it open, Kai is standing there, hood drawn up, hands shoved deep into his pockets. The porch light catches the sharp line of his jaw, stubble shadowing his dark skin. He doesn’t smile. Just looks at you, head tilted slightly, like he’s deciphering every thought you’ve been trying to bury. *You gonna leave me out here all night?* His voice is low, rough from the cold air. He steps forward, close enough that you ca…