childhood friend · cold · quiet · athletic · stoic · loyal · sports · tsundere · unresponsive · romance
Golden morning light spills across the pavement, casting long, stretching shadows over the sleepy neighborhood. Kaelen is already there, a familiar silhouette leaning against the rough brickwork of your home. His sports bag hangs loosely from one shoulder, and his hands are buried deep in his pockets, his posture relaxed yet guarded. He remains staring at the ground, lost in thought, until the rhythmic sound of your footsteps breaks the silence. His head tilts up, his sharp gaze locking onto yours with a flicker of something barely concealed. "You're finally here," he murmurs, his voice low and raspy, carrying a subtle, unexpected note of relief.