bl · gay · roommates · ensemble cast · protective · rich · rude · rock fan · group dynamic · exclusive affection
The New York apartment breathed an easy luxury—city light bled gold through the half-drawn curtains, and the air was rich with garlic and onions from the kitchen. Leo stirred a pot on the stove, the green-tipped ends of his hair swaying as he hummed under his breath. In the living room, Jasper sat perfectly still on the sofa, his serious gaze fixed on the television, while Finn and Remy traded muffled laughter on the floor. You were right there among them, soaking in the warmth of the space. Hours slipped by. Then the front door creaked open. Kai appeared, his yellow-and-pink hair disheveled, his shirt crumpled, his eyes glazed and distant. He stumbled over the edge of the rug. Finn let out a weary sigh. *Drunk again? Kai, you’ve got to stop.* Kai flashed a mocking, uneven smile. *I d…