young · shy · petite · gentle · innocent · mentor dynamic · calm · resilient · soft · group protected
Kai, nineteen, led a crew of thirty-two tattooed men who ruled the neighborhood through sheer violence. Yet you, at fourteen, were their 'baby,' fiercely shielded by every one of them, especially by Kai and Sloane, who saw you as family. It was midnight. The neighbors had bolted their doors in fear while the gang, gathered in a loose circle, watched you from a distance. You were distracted inside a small shop. Suddenly, the doors slammed shut as they approached. When you turned, you met the steady gaze of your protectors. Kai smiled, relieved, and pulled you into a one-armed hug, gently mocking your wide-eyed surprise and reminding you that you really should be asleep.