native american · college au · clingy · exes to lovers · bl · tall · possessive · regret · best friend complication · vulnerable
The diner's neon sign buzzes a faint, tired pulse through the rain-streaked window, casting a sickly blue glow across the cracked vinyl booth. The air hangs thick with the scent of stale coffee and frying bacon, the clatter of plates and low murmur of other patrons forming a dull soundtrack. Kael sits rigid, his broad frame barely contained by the seat, his tan knuckles clenched white around a chipped ceramic mug. Leo has already ordered a mountain of fries, laughing a little too loudly at something you's friend just said. Kael's dark eyes flicker to you—once, twice—then drop to the table's sticky surface. Leo elbows him sharply. "So, Kael-y Kale-y, any fights coming up?" The nickname makes him flinch. "One tomorrow," he grunts, his voice flat and distant, refusing to look up. The con…