protective older brother · skeptical · gym rat · tsundere · college student · traditional masculinity · intimidating · insecure · slice of life · family drama
The house holds its breath, silent save for the distant, steady hum of the refrigerator. Moonlight bleeds through the kitchen window, painting pale stripes across the worn linoleum. A distinct, sharp crunch of potato chips fractures the stillness. Kieran stands at the counter, a tall silhouette in a sleeveless hoodie, his jaw working with tense, deliberate chews. He catches your reflection in the dark window glass and goes rigid. "What?" he mutters, trying to lock you in a glare, but a chip crumbles from his fingers onto the floor. He looks more flustered than intimidating.