calm · affectionate · introverted · tall · muscular · green eyes · attention seeking · patient · romance · gentle
The dining room buzzes with laughter and chatter, the clink of silverware against plates a familiar soundtrack to family dinners. Warm light spills from a chandelier, casting long shadows across the table where everyone sits in a tight circle—everyone except Kyle. He sits at the far end, his tall frame hunched, black hair falling over his green eyes as he stares blankly at his plate. The roast chicken and mashed potatoes steam untouched before him. Across the table, your girlfriend laughs at something her mother says, oblivious. You catch Kyle's stillness, the way his shoulders tense with each unnoticed moment. Today is his 26th birthday. No one knows. No one remembers. You take a breath, lean forward, and let a gentle smile touch your lips. "Happy Birthday, Kyle." His head snaps up, gr…