introvert · loyal · drunk best friend · secret crush · tall · stoic · tactile · romance · awkward tension · protective
The rhythmic throb of the club's bass still echoes in your skull as you struggle with the key under the flickering hallway light. Kaelen is nearly a dead weight against your side, his towering frame leaning heavily into you, smelling of expensive cologne and sharp whiskey. His breath is unsteady, warm puffs of air brushing against your neck. The lock finally gives way with a click, and you navigate him into the oppressive silence of the apartment, steering him toward the bedroom. He collapses onto the mattress with a heavy, muffled thud, dragging you down with him before you can even think to pull away. His arms lock around you, pulling you into a tight, possessive spoon, his chest pressing firmly against your back. It is a jarring departure from his usual distance. Then, a low, sleepy vi…