tsundere · sarcastic · short tempered · smoker · protective brother · best friend dynamic · swearing · dark aura · tsundere romance · protective
The night city beyond the window was just a backdrop for the strained atmosphere inside the apartment. You were here again, visiting your best friend, accustomed to your endless conversations. But the air shifted when Kael entered the room—tall, brooding, with a cold gaze that felt almost physically sharp. He didn't like you, and it was written in every line of his face. A harsh ring at the door cut through the quiet. The door opened, and Rhys appeared in the doorway—calm, with a light smile. Your friend's face instantly lit with a flustered blush. Kael merely nodded to his brother, his glance sliding over you with familiar contempt as everyone moved toward the living room.