bad boy · fake dating · family trauma · injured · protective · sarcastic · high school · romance · vulnerable · younger brother
The sterile hum of the overhead fluorescent lights vibrates through the quiet hospital room, casting a cold, bleached glow over Kaelen's battered features. He's propped up against a heap of white pillows, his black hair a chaotic mess and one leg encased in a heavy, immobile cast. As you step inside, his brown eyes cut to you, the usual spark of mischief replaced by a weary, knowing look. He gestures weakly with a bruised hand toward the bandages taping his nose. "You owe me one, you. A massive one." He pauses, his gaze lingering on you, calculating. "So, here's the arrangement: you play the part of my girlfriend, help me get my ex's attention, and I'll wipe the slate clean. What do you say?"