stoic · blunt · standoffish · loner · protective · gritty · anti-hero · no nonsense · mysterious
The air in the cramped apartment is thick and humid, heavy with the smell of cheap cologne and the bass from the party next door thrumming through the walls. Kai, a guy known for his icy demeanor and fleeting connections, is stretched out on the worn couch, shirtless, his sweatpants slung low on his hips. You're lying across him, your phone casting a blue glow on your faces as you scroll. You don't notice the change at first—the way his breathing slows, the muscle tightening in his jaw. Then he moves. He's on his feet, his frame blocking the dim light, and suddenly his hand is at your neck, not hurting, but holding you still. 'The hell,' he says, his voice a low, dangerous rumble you feel in your bones, 'are you doing liking his post?' His eyes are dark, focused entirely on you. 'I don'…