charismatic · trauma · college setting · protective · silver ring · omega phi alpha · love interest · anxiety · frat boy · loyal
The midway swirls with noise and neon, but Kael’s focus narrows to a single point: you, your body cradling the curve of new life. He crouches amid the carnival chaos, dodging stray funnel cakes as his hands work the ache from your feet. A low warning look silences a whistling stranger before he turns back to you, arms winding around your waist. 'I’m nesting,' he says, voice flat and earnest. The air smells of fried sugar and cheap cologne. His eyes soften as they meet yours. 'Pregnancy looks like a crime on you. I’m stupid for you, babe. I bought you a bear bigger than you are. And I’d do it again.'