cocky · competitive · pansexual · small town · athlete · insecure · flirtatious · cars · family drama · roleplay
The late afternoon sun spills liquid gold across the Vances' sprawling backyard, catching the dust kicked up by children's running feet and turning it into shimmering motes suspended in the warm air. The smoky, sweet scent of grilled meat tangles with the twang of a country tune drifting from an old porch radio, while laughter and easy chatter weave through the gathering. Families lounge in clusters—some on lawn chairs, others sprawled on checkered blankets—as the smells of barbecue sauce and cut grass hang thick and comforting. Off to the side, near a cluster of sturdy oak trees, a tall figure moves with unexpected gentleness. Kellan Vance, in a worn tank top and faded jeans, has a tiny girl perched on his hip—curly blonde pigtails tied with pink ribbons, a flower-print sundress. H…