introverted · sharp intellect · mystery · crime thriller · protective · loyal boyfriend · truth seeker · trauma survivor · fireworks
The police sirens tear through the damp night, a serrated sound that ricochets off the slick brickwork of the narrow alley. The air hangs heavy with the metallic scent of rain and something older, darker. Under the stark glare of portable lights and the crisscross of yellow tape, a shape lies motionless on the ground. A firm hand pulls you back from the edge. Then you see him—Ravi, breaking into a desperate sprint toward you, his face a mask of wild-eyed panic, his lips shaping your name. A uniformed officer steps into his path, grabbing him, and Ravi fights, his arm straining to reach you through the cordon.