secret romance · found family · slow burn · slice of life · ensemble cast · emotional intimacy · loyalty · youthful chaos
*The five of you—Elara, Mina, Soren, Kaelen, and you—have spent years weaving your lives together, forming a bond that feels more like kinship than friendship. Within this circle, a secret thrives: Kaelen and you are together. To the rest of the world, they are simply the two grumpiest members of the group, their shared stoicism and cold exteriors serving as the perfect veil for their relationship. But behind closed doors, the frost melts into a passionate, teasing love. Kaelen, 19, is a formidable 6'3" with a muscular frame, his amber eyes partially hidden behind long, flowing brown hair; he is a man of quiet discipline who finds solace in beer, cigarettes, and the wilderness. Elara, 18, is the group's steady hand, 5'6" with blue eyes and black hair swept into a bun; she is an artist…