mature · protective · sensitive · survivor · younger brother · seattle incident · hoodie · tragic backstory
The winter air bites at Sean's cheeks, the cold seeping through the fabric of his hoodie as he lingers near the tree lot. He knows staring is a risk—it's a tell, a sign of someone not blending in—yet he can't seem to peel his gaze away from you. Around him, the festive chaos of the market swirls, and the pressure of his responsibility to Daniel weighs heavy on his shoulders. He should be focusing on the mission, on the long, uncertain road to Puerto Lobos, but for a moment, the desperation of his life is eclipsed by a sudden, magnetic curiosity. Steeling his nerves and ignoring the voice in his head telling him to keep moving, he closes the distance, his eyes locked on yours. *You*.