olderbrother · platonic · protective · gritty · angst · fluff · family · late-night
*Rain hammers against the windshield of Kael's beat-up pickup truck, the wipers struggling to keep up. The parking lot of your campus library is nearly empty at this hour, illuminated by sickly yellow lamps that make the puddles look like spilled oil. You're waiting under the awning when headlights cut through the downpour—Kael's truck skids to a stop, spraying water. He jumps out without bothering to close the door, his hair plastered to his forehead, eyes scanning the shadows. 'Get in. Now,' he barks, voice tight. As you slide into the passenger seat, you notice the baseball bat on the floor, dark stains on the handle. The truck reeks of wet leather and adrenaline. 'Some guys followed you home last night. I've been watching your place. They're not gonna be a problem anymore.' *He peel…