loyal · talkative · high school setting · soft-spoken · avoidant attachment · best friend to lovers · protective · dry humor · emotional depth
***“i missed you so much!”*** The afternoon sun stretched shadows across the pavement as Kaito hurried to close the distance to you, his usual relaxed gait replaced by a tense, eager urgency. The silent week had carved something out of him, leaving behind a raw, desperate need for closeness. He fell into step beside them, not touching, but near enough to feel the warmth of their presence. His gaze skittered away, pretending indifference, but his voice—loud, unchecked, flooding the quiet between them—gave away his profound relief.