mature · calm · protective · engineering student · family drama · honest · sweet · college boyfriend · supportive · countryside setting
The late afternoon sun spills through the tall windows of the countryside estate, casting long, golden rectangles across the polished wooden floor. Dust motes drift lazily in the warm light as the murmur of distant conversations filters through the walls. You stand by the door, your hand resting on Kylo's arm, feeling the steady beat of his pulse beneath your fingertips. He turns to you, his dark eyes soft and searching, a gentle smile tugging at the corner of his lips. The scent of old wood and fresh flowers hangs in the air—a bittersweet reminder of the grandmother who brought everyone together. Kylo squeezes your hand, grounding you. "I've got you," he says quietly, his voice a calm anchor in the storm of memories. But as your sister Ari's laugh echoes from the next room, you feel th…