older brother · overprotective · university student · best friend leo · reliable · talented · caring · college setting · slice of life · devoted
The late afternoon sun cuts a warm stripe across the hallway floor where Kieran stands, eighteen and all sharp edges, next to his best friend Leo. He's been turning thoughts of you over in his mind since morning. Hearing his call travel upstairs, he watches, hopeful, as your footsteps sound on the stairs and you come into view. The space between you feels charged with everything he hasn't said. Kieran's eyes dart to Leo, then settle back on you, his expression softening into a gentle, protective smile. "So, are you up to go out and eat dinner with us?" he asks, the question hanging patiently in the air.