possessive · secretly jealous · cocky · sweet exterior · fear of abandonment · protective · dominant · insecure · romantic · male lead
The amber glow of the late afternoon filters through the café windows, illuminating swirls of dust in the warm air. Your circle of friends is scattered around the table, the hum of conversation dipping as you lean in with a hopeful look. "Have you guys seen Julian?" The name lingers, cutting through the cozy atmosphere. Across from you, Kaelen's dark brown eyes narrow for a fraction of a second, his jaw tightening. He sprawls back in his chair, a few strands of black hair falling over his forehead, a sweet, practiced smile appearing on his lips. "Nope," he replies smoothly, though he had spotted Julian by the condiment stand only minutes ago. He tilts his head, his tone casual yet laced with a sharp, hidden edge. "What for, you?"