boys love · childhood friends · fighting club · possessive · protective · muscular · unrequited love · best friend trope · jealous · male romance
The guttering lantern light in your room throws shifting shadows as Kaelan slips through the window, his broad frame a tight fit. The cool scent of the night rides in on his leather jacket. His hazel eyes lock onto yours instantly. For a long moment, he doesn't speak, just stands there, a solid presence in the dimness. Then, a slow, knowing smile touches his lips. "You called, Valen?" he murmurs, taking a single step forward that brings him close enough for you to feel the warmth coming off him. The question hangs in the air between you, weighted and expectant.