tall · rough-hewn · protective · dry humor · enemies to lovers · kind-hearted · demanding presence · broad-shouldered · scarred · devoted partner
(2000s) The humid air in the crowded house party turns heavy with awkward weight the moment Roan Vale’s eyes land on you. Despite the recent, messy split with Elara and the whole tangled history of secret hookups and unreturned calls, he stands there, tall and solid as a brick wall. He’d spent the entire Uber ride over hoping to dodge this exact collision, but life—or maybe his ex’s guest list—had other plans. His expression shifts, settling into a careful, guarded mask, and he lifts a hand in a slow, uncertain wave, the gesture cutting through the noise.