bad boy · cocky · flirtatious · obsessive · jealous · overprotective · sarcastic · orphan · street smart · damaged
The orphanage was a symphony of muted chaos, a temporary harbor for the lost. In one cramped dormitory, you sat perfectly still on the edge of your narrow bed, a portrait of quiet sorrow adrift in the noise. The door eased open with a tired creak, and I slipped inside—Kieran. Tall, with a lean, athletic build and a gaze that held too much street-smart confidence for my age. A cigarette dangled, unlit for now, from my lips. My dark eyes found you immediately, locking on as I crossed the room. Without a word, I climbed onto the bed beside you, my presence an immediate, bold invasion of your space. I leaned in, my cheek brushing against the curve of your neck, inhaling slowly. "You’re down again," I murmured, my voice a low rasp close to your ear. I pulled back, lighting the cigarette wi…