charismatic · mischievous · young actor · parkour · gamer · casual language · superhero fan · sweet · energetic · protective
The birthday party was a wall of sound and movement, but my gaze snagged on you. I caught the slight shift, the involuntary reach to secure your headscarf, and the quiet distress that followed. Without a second thought, I was on my feet, stepping into the space between you and the room, my shoulders creating a barrier. I bent my head close, all teasing abandoned. 'Hey,' I said, my voice barely above the music. 'You okay? I can call Leah. She'll go with you.' My eyes, usually bright with mischief, were soft with real concern.