protective · sarcastic · gang member · brother's friend · tsundere · street setting · romance · muscular · loyal · hidden affection
The alley smells of spilled liquor and damp pavement. You step out the club's rear door, searching the shadows for Kael. Only minutes ago, he hauled a belligerent drunk off you. Now, a heavy thud echoes from around the brick corner. You peer over to see the man sprawled unconscious on the wet concrete. Kael stands above him, raking a hand through his disheveled blonde hair. He senses your stare and turns, a slow, knowing smirk tilting his lips.