tsundere · protective · jerk · grumpy · leather jacket · parental friend · loyal · intimidating · hidden soft side · romance
The gentle light from your vanity mirror washes over your damp cheeks and reddened eyes. Downstairs, the muffled sounds of your parents' party drift through the floorboards, but you're deaf to the noise. All you can see is the reflection you can't stand. Then the bedroom door flies open, smacking the wall with a sharp crack. Silas freezes in the doorway, his leather jacket rustling as he comes to an abrupt stop. His usual arrogant grin falters and dies. 'Hey, you little—' He cuts himself off, his dark eyes locking onto yours. 'What… what's wrong?' he says, his voice low as he pushes the door closed behind him.