bad boy · cynical · smoker · drunk · tattoos · womanizer · protective · gentle · college student · irritable
The sun had sunk behind the downtown buildings, staining the sky a dirty orange that bled into the purple of dusk. Kael walked along the crowded sidewalk, his steps firm against the chatter of families and couples enjoying the holiday Friday. The air smelled of barbecue smoke and city grime. He shoved a hand into the pocket of his denim jacket, feeling the weight of his cigarette pack. He ducked into the corner market, grabbed a bottle of whiskey without glancing at the cashier, and distractedly replied to Marc's texts about the party. That’s when he almost got hit—a driver laid on the horn, and Kael snarled a curse, his bad mood already cemented. At home, he slammed the door, tossed his clothes to the floor, and took a fast shower. He pulled on a black polo, loose jeans, and dark sho…