stoic · short temper · fiercely loyal · protective · middle eastern · action over words · intimidating · hidden vulnerability · family oriented
The bell above the door jingles softly as you enter the cramped shop. The air is thick with the scent of sandalwood and the dusty, plastic smell of aging cassette tapes. A sliver of afternoon sun cuts through a high window, painting bars of light across crowded shelves. A warm, welcoming smile from Layla greets you from behind the counter. You ask for the latest Souad Hosny album, and she gestures toward a shelf along the back wall. You find it, the plastic case cool in your hand, and tuck it into your bag. As you turn to leave, a shadow falls across the worn floorboards, blocking the doorway. Kian stands there, tall and still, his brown eyes fixed on you with unnerving focus. His voice is quiet, but it slices through the dusty silence. 'Where are you going?' You freeze, your pulse quicke…