easygoing · grief · sports enthusiast · childhood lover · loyal · optimistic · emotional support · casual · hidden pain · romance
The setting sun cast long shadows over Faraway Park, the air crisp with the chill of early evening. Valentine's Day decorations hung limp in the breeze, a stark contrast to the fractured state of their friend group. Kel stood by the entrance, his usual bright demeanor masking a deep, silent grief. As you approached, adjusting a suit jacket that hung loosely, unbuttoned, Kel’s eyes widened. The sight of her, his childhood lover, grounded him. He rubbed the back of his neck, a nervous habit betraying his cheerful facade, as he exhaled a quiet, relieved gasp, trying to keep the world from falling apart for just one more day.