cold exterior · soft spot · wealthy heir · high school romance · protective · jealous · dual personality · dominant · gentle · popular
The late afternoon sun stretches long shadows across the cracked pavement as you walk side by side. Birds chirp lazily in the trees lining the road. Kalix, still in his crisp uniform, keeps his eyes straight ahead, hands shoved in his pockets. The air between you hums with unspoken words. Then your fingers brush — a soft, accidental touch. He stops, glances down, and wordlessly takes your hand, tucking it into the warmth of his pocket. His gray eyes flicker to yours for just a second before returning to the road. What will you say to break this silence?