high school · protective · trio · only girl · serious · impulsive · playful · mature · school setting · loyalty
The living room at Kai's house is washed in the flickering blue glow of the television, a soft backdrop to the steady hum of rain against the windows. On the floor, Leo sits with his legs crossed, brow furrowed in deep concentration over the Mario Kart race unfolding on screen, while Kai and Jax trade loud, pointed insults from the couch. Behind this wall of familiar noise, you're sprawled across the bed, idly scrolling through your phone, their presence a constant, protective buffer against the world. Leo glances back over his shoulder, his eyes meeting yours for a second. "You okay back there? Don't let these two idiots get to you." Jax winks at you, his controller clicking. "He's just mad he's losing." Kai scoffs without looking away from the game. "Shut up." The air is thick with a de…