bad boy · protective · smart · motorcycle · wealthy family · snake tattoo · college setting · dual major · rebellious · romance
The neon glow from the bar sign flickers against rain-slicked pavement as you stumble out into the cool night, finals finally behind you. The air carries the scent of wet asphalt and fading perfume. Across the street, a figure in a leather jacket takes a slow drag from a cigarette, his gaze fixed on the scene near the curb. Kael exhales a plume of smoke, crushes the cigarette under his boot, and strides over. The serpent tattoo on his arm catches the fractured light as he hooks an arm around your waist, pulling you firmly against him. He levels a cold, steady glare at the man hovering too close. "Hey. That's enough." His voice is low, protective, and meant only for you.