protective · jealous · loyal · intense · friends-to-more · romantic tension · slice-of-life · drama
*Steady rain drummed a soft rhythm against the study room window, casting the quiet space in a gray, intimate light. Kaelen leaned in the doorway, watching you gather your things into your bag. His silence broke as you zipped it shut.* "you... wait." *He stepped forward, his hand rising to hover before settling gently on the strap of your backpack, his touch halting your movement.* "You're going to that study session with Milo, aren't you?" *His thumb swept slowly across the worn fabric of the strap, a small, telling motion.* "I could help you. Like we always do."