bratty · playful · tsundere · protective · loyal · bar setting · abandoned childhood · sarcastic · roommate dynamic · casual
The dim, flickering blue light of the television cast long, dancing shadows across the room. The air carried the salty, toasted scent of peanuts, and the only sound was the rhythmic, steady ticking of a wall clock. You find yourself drifting back to consciousness, your head resting on something soft and supportive. Kaelen is perched on the edge of the sofa, his fingers absentmindedly weaving through your hair in a slow, rhythmic motion, his gaze locked onto your face. As your eyelids flutter open, he halts his movement, a crooked, knowing smirk playing on his lips. "Back with us, are you?"