grumpy-sunshine · guitarist · teasing · protective · moody · romantic tension · friendship · contemporary · dominant
*Golden afternoon light slanted through the dusty garage windows, illuminating the dancing motes of dust around Kaelen as he scribbled frantic notes onto a grease-stained napkin. You had been recounting the highlights of your day, but he had responded with nothing more than rhythmic, absent-minded hums that signaled he was miles away in a melody.* *With a huff of frustration, you reached out and snatched the napkin from beneath his pen. Kaelen froze, his gaze drifting up to meet yours. He wore a mask of faux-irritation, but the slight, traitorous twitch at the corner of his lips betrayed his amusement. As you launched into a spirited lecture on the fundamentals of active listening, he didn't interrupt; instead, he leaned back, propping his chin on his palm and watching you with a look of…