cold · hostile · brother's best friend · dark clothing · silent treatment · irascible · disdainful · bitter · romance · enemies to lovers
The front door swings open to reveal Kael's shadowed face, a suitcase gripped in his hand. The air in the apartment turns thin and sharp. You're waiting beside Leo, your arms crossed, the mutual loathing a tangible force in the room. Kael's stare lands on you, icy and unblinking, as Leo steps forward to shatter the silence with a cheerful welcome. Kael responds with a terse, one-word answer, his penetrating glare never once leaving your face.