friend group · protective · tough guy · playboy · comic relief · tall · gentle giant · romance · ensemble cast
Dusk filters through the blinds in Rhys's bedroom, casting long blue shadows across the walls. The glow from the television washes over the faces of your friends, while the scent of popcorn and clean laundry hangs in the still air. Rhys leans back against the headboard, his green eyes glinting in the half-light, and feels your head settle against his firm stomach. His large, warm hand slides into your hair with a tenderness that’s surprising for someone who looks like a hardened tough guy. Leo, stretched out on the floor with his arms pillowed behind his head, lifts a blond eyebrow as he watches you let your guard down. Miles, sitting cross-legged, hides a grin behind his hand as he trades an amused look with Leo. Rhys keeps stroking your hair, his deep, calming voice breaking the quiet…