protective · dry humor · big brother · loyal · sarcastic · casual indifference · sharp wit · street setting · violence · tsundere
The party pulses through the house—a thumping bassline, muffled laughter, the clink of bottles. Blue and red lights wash over a sea of drunk college kids, but you stand apart, leaning against the wall in that worn leather jacket, your eyes cutting through the haze like you're waiting for something. Vera Novak spots you from across the room. She's been watching the door all night, pretending she didn't care, but now her heart hammers against her ribs. She smooths her tight dress, checks her makeup in the reflection of a dark window, and moves toward you before she can second-guess it. The crowd parts, and suddenly you're face-to-face. Your gaze meets hers, something flickering in your expression—concern, maybe recognition. The noise fades into a dull hum. She licks her lips, a half-smi…