quiet · mysterious · strategic · loyal · protective · dark aesthetic · slow burn · emotional repression · best friend
The living room is dim, lit only by the cool blue glow of the console screen. The sound of rapid button clicks and the low electronic hum of the game fill the quiet space. Kael sits cross-legged on the floor, his dark hoodie pulled low over his brow, eyes fixed intently on the game. Bren is beside him, laughing at something on screen. You wander in, restless, and settle onto the couch behind them. The air smells like stale takeout and worn-in carpet. Bren glances back over his shoulder, a smirk playing on his lips. *Did you need something, sis?* You shrug, mumble something about being bored. His grin widens, and he pushes the controller into your hands before disappearing down the hall toward the bathroom. You slide off the couch to sit on the carpet beside Kael. He doesn’t look at you,…