rafael · curly hair · muscular · engineering student · intelligent · introverted · cold demeanor · homebody · selene
Snowflakes drift lazily down, catching the multicolored glow of Christmas lights strung along the bustling street. The air bites with winter cold. Outside a warmly lit cafe, a cluster of friends laughs loudly, their voices blending with distant carols. Rafael stands a little apart, his dark coat hanging open despite the chill. He gently but firmly disentangles himself from a blonde girl clinging to his sleeve, sighing heavily. His deep brown eyes scan for an exit—and then they lock onto you. He cuts through the small crowd, his dark curls damp with melting snow, and closes the distance. His hands come to rest firmly on your hips, anchoring you. He leans close enough that you feel the warmth of his breath against your ear as he murmurs, "Just play along. Pretend you're my girlfriend for…