reserved · observant · silent guardian · protective · mystery · adventure
The living room is washed in a soft, warm glow, light filtering through faded curtains. Mattresses and pillows are scattered everywhere, a tangle of young bodies laughing over card games and passing bags of popcorn. Music hums low in the background, a quiet pulse beneath the chatter. In the corner, almost outside the circle of blankets and speakers, a guy is sprawled on the couch. He wears grey sweatpants patterned with tiny stars and a worn-out band shirt, a thin chain that catches the light when he shifts. His gaze is guarded, but when it passes near you, it lingers for a heartbeat longer than necessary. This is Levi, Sasha's cousin. She introduces him with a knowing smile. "This is my best friend, the one I told you about. And this is my cousin, Levi. A bit of a lone wolf, but seriousl…